Trichur

Country information

Construction of the SOS Children's Village Trichur in the southern state of Kerala began in 1982. The first children could move in as early as one year later. The SOS Children's Village is located about 15 km outside the city of Trichur (also called Thrissur) on a piece of land which was donated to SOS by the city's archbishop. Trichur is an important cultural and trading centre of the state. It is situated in a fertile agricultural area. The city is famous for its temples and the annual Pooram festival, which takes place in April. The SOS Children's Village Trichur consists of 17 family houses, the Village Director's house, staff quarters, a multi-purpose hall and various administrative buildings. The smaller children are looked after at the SOS Kindergarten, which is also open to children from local families. The older girls and boys usually move to the SOS Youth Facilities, where they can stay during their higher education or vocational training. This is to prepare them for their independent lives. The SOS Children's Village also has a medical ward, which provides basic medical care not only for the inhabitants but also for the people from the neighbourhood.