Our stand as SOS is that When children are exposed to emergencies, be it because of armed conflict or natural disaster, we act:

• To bring them as quickly as possible from the emergency situation into a caring family environment where their development as individuals is supported.
• To prevent family separation during all phases of an emergency.

We achieve this through our emergency preparedness and response program by:

• First and foremost, ensuring that unaccompanied and separated children are safe, protected and cared for during the emergency.
• Making every effort to reunify them with family members.
• Identifying suitable alternative care placement in the best interests of the children when reunification is not possible.
• Supporting families and communities with children who are at risk of losing parental care.