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INFRASTRUCTUREMain buildingThe main buildings house:- reception and offices- visitors centre- lobby- Buddha statue- library- classroom for English lessons- classroom for computer lessons- recreation room, also serving as room for dance, music, table tennis and watchingTV- sick-room, also serving as the observation room for newly arriving children- sanitary facilities and showers- laundry- room of the head matron- room of the assistant matronLiving pavilionsIn total 19 living pavilions will be constructed. Each house completely furnished andsuitable for 8 children together with their caremother. Boys and girls live in separatehomes. The Buddhist caremother takes care of ‘her new family’. The caremother assiststhe children with their home work, teaches the children to cook, to clean the house anddoes the daily shopping. The children often call her ‘Ama’ (mother). At present 14 livingpavilions are ready and occupied. Several children are staying in the observation roomand will move into to a newly built pavilion once it is ready.The 5 future living pavilions will consist of:1 x two story, 1 x 3 story pavilion.The pavilions are durable, fit into the surroundings and all are interconnected with pathsand bridges.SecurityThe grounds include 30,000 m2 and are walled in.In total there are 4 entry-gates:1. main entrance near the main building2. the entrance especially for the newly built Medical Post3. a temporary side-entrance created for construction traffic only to improvesecurity on the grounds.4. an entrance only for pedestrians, giving access to the Montessori pre-schooland nurseryAt all the gates security staff is present. Near the main entrance a new security post hasbeen built. All entering and leaving visitors are registered at the security post. Thesecurity has been outsourced. The power generator has been placed next to the securitypost.Central kitchenLunch is prepared daily in the central kitchen. Nutritious and with variety often includingfresh fish! Lunch is prepared for all the in-home children and staff and the visiting outhomechildren who participate in the afternoon school educational programme.19