About Us
The SOS Africa Children’s Charity (Reg No. 1188705) invests 100% of donations in the education and care of African children with regular feedback to sponsors. Unlike larger African charities, since 2003 SOS Africa has provided disadvantaged children, from grades 1 to 12, with a personal education programme or learning support scheme tailored specifically to their needs. This holistic approach to education enables children to break the cycle of poverty and reach their full potential; our first charity graduates are now at university or in full-time employment.
For more information please visit: https://www.sosafrica.com or contact SOS Africa Founder/CEO Dr Matt Crowcombe: matt@sosafrica.com / 01749344197.
Press releases
King Alfred's Tower Charity Abseil 2025
This summer SOS Africa will host a 160ft charity abseil fundraising event from King Alfred’s Tower at Stourhead. Back by popular demand, the... read more
05.03.2025 • By SOS Africa
SOS Africa: Fixing South Africa’s Literacy Crisis, One Child at a Time
In South Africa, as across the world, learning to read and write is without a doubt, a fundamental part of the education process. Without... read more
02.12.2024 • By SOS Africa
Celebrating 21 years of the SOS Africa Children’s Charity
It all began 21 years ago, when 18-year-old UK gap student Matt Crowcombe decided to donate his pocket money towards a South African child’s... read more
14.11.2024 • By SOS Africa
Donate to Charity for Christmas: SOS Africa Gift Vouchers
SOS Africa Charity’s Christmas Charity Gift Vouchers: donate to charity on behalf of a loved one for Christmas and help us empower a South... read more
06.11.2024 • By SOS Africa
SOS Africa Charity Sponsored Child Appointed as Grabouw High School Head...
The SOS Africa Charity staff and trustees are delighted to share the exciting news that an SOS Africa sponsored child has been appointed as Head... read more
18.10.2024 • By SOS Africa
“Just an ordinary farm boy, whose wishes came true.” SOS Africa’s...
We are thrilled to announce that SOS Africa charity’s sponsored child Henwhill Scholtz has recently been awarded a rugby scholarship by Drostdy... read more
10.09.2024 • By SOS Africa
SOS Africa Charity Funds Grabouw Pre-Primary School Classroom Project
Last week, SOS Africa Charity Founder Matt Crowcombe was given the great honour of cutting the ribbon at the official launch of a pre-primary... read more
30.05.2024 • By SOS Africa
A Future Sharks Star? SOS Africa Sponsored Child Awarded Full Rugby...
We are delighted to share the exciting news that SOS Africa ’s Elvino has been awarded a full rugby scholarship by Durban High School, one of the... read more
16.04.2024 • By SOS Africa
Sponsor Stories: “A memorable few days spent with the SOS Africa staff...
Charity Sponsor Ian Swindale shares his experiences of a memorable few days spent with the SOS Africa Charity Staff and Children in the Western... read more
11.04.2024 • By SOS Africa
Shepton Mallet Prison Charity Abseil
This summer, SOS Africa in partnership with Shepton Mallet Prison and Aardvark Endeavours, opens its gates not to confine, but to liberate, as it... read more
19.03.2024 • By SOS Africa
