Financial data

The combined revenue of SOS Children's Villages International and all member associations remained stable despite the COVID-19 crisis and amounted to € 1.46 billion. Overall revenue increased by 6%, with growth reported in every continent. Donor support rose by 7% and government subsidies by 6%. This was possible thanks to a diversified supporter base and strong member performance. Growth areas were across the board, and included a return to pre-pandemic levels of new donor acquisitions; continued digital expansion and performance; a significant increase in legacy incomes in Europe; and strong growth in major donor, corporate and institutional revenue. This, combined with strong partnerships and support from governments around the world, allowed us to increase the number of children, young people and families we were able to reach. More detailed information can be found in the Annual Report. 

Total expenditure in 2021 was € 1.3 billion. After an overall decline in expenditures during the first year of COVID-19, 2021 saw a total spending increase of 4% – largely due to targeted spending on COVID-19 response and community outreach activities. The biggest increase was in Africa, where total expenditures rose by 7%, followed by an increase of 4% in both Europe and Asia & Oceania. Spending on family strengthening programmes rose by 8%, on emergency relief by 18%, and community outreach by 15%. Correspondingly, expenditures for national and international programme support also increased – by 9%. Only construction costs continued to decline in 2021, with delays in projects and investments resulting in 6% less spending.