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Capital: Vilnius
Area: 65,200 kmē
Population: 3.7 million(December 2000 est.)
Ethnic groups: Lithuanian (80.6%), Russian (8.7%), Polish (7%), Byelorussian (1.6%), other 2.1%
Official language(s): Lithuanian
Religion(s): Roman Catholic and other Christian denominations, Islam, Judaism
Currency: 1 litas = 100 centai
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Our facilities
Since 1990 contacts were maintained between a group of dedicated Lithuanians and SOS-Kinderdorf International. The accommodation of the many Lithuanian orphans in large over-crowded orphanages, where neither professional, psychological assistance nor sufficient care and attention was offered clearly showed the need for the development of a new kind of child care facilities. After Lithuania gained its independence in 1991, new laws were enacted, providing for the closing of these orphanages and a transformation of the social welfare system.
After a few teething problems a suitable plot of land was found outside of Vilnius and in March 1994, the construction work commenced. The inauguration of the SOS Children's Village was in August 1995 and a few months later, the auxiliary SOS-Kindergarten opened its doors. The official opening ceremony of both facilities was held on 4 July 1996 in presence of numerous guests of honours. In autumn 1999 the construction of the SOS Camp in Karkle, a small town at the Baltic coast, started. With this camp, both SOS children and children from Baltic children's homes receive the possibility to spend carefree summer holidays at the seaside. During the winter months, the facilities in Karkle are used for seminars and trainings.
(available in English and Lithuanian)
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Overview SOS Children's Villages makes use of its existing infrastructure and presence in many countries and regions in its efforts to provide the people...
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