YEAR/DETAILS

1970 SOS Children’s Village Jamaica was founded with the initiative of Dr. Harland Hastings, Mr. John Rollins and the Hon. Heinz W. Simonitsch.

1971 The first 3 family houses were constructed in Barrett Town, Montego Bay.

1972 On November 26th, Barrett Town, Montego Bay had its first registration.

1982 The second SOS Children’s Village had ground breaking in October in Stony Hill, Kingston.

1984 Between February and October, 8 family houses were occupied in Stony Hill, Kingston.

1993 The SOS Youth Facility (Boys) is completed, with 9 occupants.

1995 In September, the SOS Kindergarten in Stony Hill, Kingston started with 3 classes, which serves the Village and the local community.

1996 In Barrett Town, Montego Bay, the new academic year began for the SOS Jane Veira School.

1998 Dr. Harland Hastings – Founder of SOS Children’s Village Jamaica, passed away.

2000 In Montego Bay, a renovated house will accommodate 10 to 12 boys. Mr. John Rollins – Founder, and Mrs. Doris Hugh – Board Member, passed away.