Hermann Gmeiner
Hermann Gmeiner was an Austrian humanitarian and the founder of the SOS Children's Villages organization, which provides care and support for orphaned and abandoned children worldwide. Gmeiner established the first SOS Children's Village in Austria in 1949, pioneering a new approach to child welfare that focused on family-like communities for vulnerable children. His work has had a lasting impact on child protection and welfare, helping millions of children in need. However, recent allegations have surfaced regarding serious misconduct, with claims of sexual abuse against at least eight minors during his lifetime.
Born on Jun 23, 1919 (106 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Germany | 1 | 1.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 75,075 | $3,845,000 | 3,445$ |
| Totals | 1 | 83,783,942 | 75,075 | $3,845,000 | 3,445$ |
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Germany:
Hermann Gmeiner is accused of having sexually abused eight boys.
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Switzerland:
Hermann Gmeiner, the founder of SOS-Kinderdorf, is accused of committing sexual abuse against boys.
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Austria:
Hermann Gmeiner is the founder of SOS-Kinderdorf, which is currently facing serious allegations of abuse.
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Luxembourg:
Hermann Gmeiner founded SOS-Kinderdorf in 1949 and has been accused of sexually abusing at least eight children from the 1950s to the 1980s.
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Austria:
Hermann Gmeiner is the founder of SOS-Kinderdorf, which is at the center of the abuse allegations.
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Austria:
Hermann Gmeiner is the founder of SOS-Kinderdorf, which is at the center of the abuse allegations.
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Panama:
Hermann Gmeiner was the founder of Aldeas Infantiles SOS and is implicated in sexual abuse scandals involving minors.
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Czech Republic:
Hermann Gmeiner, the founder of SOS Children's Villages, was investigated for child abuse.
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Austria:
Hermann Gmeiner is accused of severe abuse allegations involving minors.
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Austria:
Hermann Gmeiner is accused of severe abuse allegations involving minors.
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