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The Somawath teamAt present the home is run by a team of 65 staff members, including full- timecaremothers and part-time teachers. Under the inspiring leadership of Mr. LakiAbeysirigunawrdena – we call him Mr. Lucky - the daily activities are coordinated andeveryone is empowered with his/her own responsibilities.The Trust and the trustees have the overall end responsibility advised by a Board ofInspectors.The project manager regularly informs the Trust by sending weekly reports stating theupdated number of in-home and out-home children, number of employees, number ofchildren attending lessons , visits to the medical post, cases of illness, special activities,construction progress, etc. An example can be seen on page 30.OrganisationSocial importanceThe total number of people who have a direct or indirect interest in the SomawathiNivasa, has up till now never been defined. It is known that over 85 labourers are workingat the construction and renovation work.Others benefiting include the family members of the village children attending theMontessori pre-school, the family members of the staff, the out-home children and theirextended Familys, the students receiving scholarships and the children at theGovernment School.Everybody benefits from the prosperity and the many extra facilities offered.15