Kakiri

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Shortly after completion of the construction works of the SOS Children's Village Kakiri the first orphans moved into their new homes in summer 1991. The SOS Children's Village Kakiri consists of 12 family houses, director's house, SOS aunts house (SOS aunts temporarily take over the role of SOS mothers if needed), multi-purpose hall, workshops, administration and service area. The SOS Kindergarten comprises four rooms, a playground and affiliated rooms. It hosts about 110 children, not only from the SOS Children's Village but also from the neighborhood. The SOS youth Facility accommodates SOS youths who are gradually learning to become independent. The SOS School is composed of 16 classes. It has a library and a canteen. A total of 490 students get education at the HGS. The SOS Medical Centre consists of seven treatment rooms (plus affiliated rooms) in which medical treatment is given to people from all over the place. The maximum capacity of the SOS Medical Centre is 7000 patients a year. The construction of the SOS Children's Village and its ancillary facilities together with the construction of a new market place boosted the local economy. This was particularly gratifying to witness since the local infrastructure had been heavily damaged during the civil war.