Publications
Publications
- March 1997 (Revised July 1998)
- HBS Case Collection
SOS-Kinderdorf International: Caring for Orphaned Children
Abstract
SOS-Kinderdorf, founded in 1949, has grown rapidly into one of the largest orphanages in the world with children's villages, kindergartens, schools, youth facilities, and other complementary programs in 130 countries. This case describes the evolution of the organization and poses three specific management challenges in three of its member countries: the United States, India, and Norway. An analysis of these issues serves as the backdrop for a strategy audit of the organization's mission and method of delivering it.
Keywords
Management; Management Analysis, Tools, and Techniques; Mission and Purpose; Problems and Challenges; Nonprofit Organizations; Strategy; India; Norway; United States
Citation
Rangan, V. Kasturi. "SOS-Kinderdorf International: Caring for Orphaned Children." Harvard Business School Case 597-079, March 1997. (Revised July 1998.)