S.O.S. Missionario

Founded in 1964, S.O.S. Missionario is a non-governmental organisation based in San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy working on international development, poverty & hunger, education +6 more.

S.O.S. Missionario is an Italian non-governmental organisation of Christian inspiration, founded in San Benedetto del Tronto in 1964. It promotes awareness of North-South relations, peace and cooperation among peoples, and carries out development projects that help communities in difficulty in several countries of the Global South. Its work focuses on rural poverty, particularly coffee farmers in Uganda; water access through wells and rainwater cisterns; university scholarships; education for women and girls; inclusive education and rehabilitation for children with disabilities in Vietnam; and support for people living with HIV/AIDS in India. Projects are designed together with beneficiaries and local partners. Smaller projects are funded by donations and sponsorships, while larger programmes are co-financed by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the European Union. The organisation was recognised as a non-governmental organisation for international cooperation by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1988 under Law 49/87. It is also an Ente Morale (1985) and supports donors through tax-deductible contributions and the 5 per mille scheme.