Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2025
Historical abuse allegations in Austria and Nepal
Investigative reports described allegations of physical, psychological and sexual abuse at some SOS sites, together with claims that senior governance and oversight structures failed to respond adequately. The allegations also raised questions about the organization's historical culture and safeguarding systems.
2025
Alleged cooperation with Syrian authorities
A reported investigation alleged that SOS operations in Syria cooperated with authorities under Bashar al-Assad in ways that affected children associated with political opponents and the tracing of surviving relatives.
2018
Ethiopian religious-neutrality dispute
Allegations concerning forced religious conversion involving the Ethiopian branch were denied as a systemic practice. The organization acknowledged that a mosque built on SOS property conflicted with its neutrality requirements and was closed.