Wissam
Boustany's commitment to SOS
Children's Villages International grew from his desire to help needy
children. Wissam wished to work with a charity of international stature
with the aim of developing a long-term initiative, rather than a one-off
project. This aim resulted in the 1998 release of a CD titled Vivaldi's
Children through his charity, Towards Humanity.
A donation of £1 is made to SOS Children's Villages out of the sale
of each CD. Wissam also offers workshops for the children living in various
SOS villages around the world as part of his international touring activities.
When Wissam's touring schedule permits, he is happy to organise additional
fund-raising concerts as part of a long-term commitment that Towards Humanity
is making to a superbly effective international charity. To date, roughly
$12,000 has been raised for them. If you are interested in supporting this well-established charity please contact Towards Humanity.
About SOS Children's Villages International
SOS Children's Villages helps children and young people of all cultures and religions who have no one else to care for them. SOS Children's Villages wants to help create a world where every child is loved and respected and in which each child can develop to her or his full potential. SOS Children's Villages provide hope and security for orphaned and abandoned children. Every SOS Children's Village helps children grow towards a happy, independent future - just as they would in a natural family. The SOS philosophy is a simple one based on four guiding principles: to give each child a mother, a family and a home in a village that is part of the wider community...leading to a better future.
A
mother: every abandoned child is given a mother - theirs for life.
She takes on all the joys and responsibilities of motherhood and is someone
the children can turn to and trust.
A family: Each SOS mother cares for a family of six to eight boys and girls of varying ages growing up together, like a natural family. Natural brothers and sisters are never separated.
A home: Each family has its own house - a permanent home where each child can grow up in a loving security.
A village: An SOS Children's Village consists of ten to twenty families and provides a bridge to the outside world. The children are brought up in their own cultural traditions and faith, and go to schools within the local community.
…..leading to a better future: SOS Children's Villages gives children the education and training they need to achieve independence. This includes vocational training and further education. Help is also given to set young people up in business.
SOS Children's Villages works in 128 countries with more than 370 villages and 1160 related projects. It is non-governmental, non-denominational and is funded primarily by voluntary donations. It is dedicated to helping orphaned or abandoned children whatever their race, nationality or religion.
For more information please contact:
SOS Children's Villages UK
St Andrew's House, 59 St Andrew's Street, Cambridge CB2 3BZ
tel: +44 (0)1223 365589
fax: +44 (0)1223 322613
email:info@sos-uk.org.uk
website http://www.soschildrensvillages.org