Star Times Media and SOS Children’s Villages International have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will see the two organizations partner towards supporting vulnerable families and children, with an emphasis on empowering youth in light of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The MOU will see Star Times support SOS Children’s Villages programmes in over ten African countries, including Kenya, specifically in broadening local learning opportunities and extending diverse experiences to young people from SOS Children’s Villages programmes.

Support will include technical and vocational skills training and mentorship, alongside driving access to digital television in SOS Children’s Villages programmes and benefitting from media exposure on the StarTimes platform.

The signing ceremony took place at SOS Children's Villages KenyaProgramme location in Buruburu Nairobi.In attendance was Ms. Shubha Murthi, Deputy chief operating officer SOS Children's Villages International, Mr.Walter Odhiambo National director SOS Children's villages Kenya and Mr. William Masy Overseas Public relations director Star Times Group and other staff of SOS Children's Villages Kenya.The Star Times group also donated a TV set and satellite dish.