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Inaugurated in 1992, SOS Children’s Village Beau-Bassin is situated at Mare Gravier not far from the “Balfour Garden”, with a magnificent environment. The cosy village comprises of 14 family houses, a children’s play ground, a basket ball pitch, a library, as well as a computer room. There is also a Kindergarten which can accommodate some 166 kids. Built with a fine Creole architecture, SOS Children’s Village of Beau-Bassin is home to around 95 children and youth girls and their SOS mothers. SOS Children's Village Beau Bassin also helps its youth by preparing them to become more autonomous. Youth leaders assist the young adolescents. Besides the standard facilities, the village also offers other essential services like the services of psychologists, education and leisure activities.
- Counselling by psychologists
Psychologists give therapeutic support to our children in order to support them through past trauma. - Social work
Care givers and social workers work closely with the children to plan their development and help them establish relationship with their parents. - Education
Teachers work together with the SOS mothers to help children in need of individual attention in their studies. - Remedial teachers
Two remedial teachers help children, especially those who have severe lack in their education.
Ex SOS Children gathering in Beau Bassin in June 2007 Since 1992, over 75 children have left the village and are now young adults, integrated into the community. Most of them are leading a normal and decent life. The village celebrated the wedding of 8 youngsters, who now have their own family. It is a pleasure when they visit their SOS mothers and fellow brothers and sister of the village. Key Staff: Rajen Jugnarain, Village Manager Contact Details:
| Address: | 3, G. Ythier Street
Mare Gravier
Beau Bassin | | Phone no: | (230) 464 8379 | | Fax: | (230) 466 9871 | | Email: | soscv.bb@intnet.mu |
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