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The SOS youth facility follows the framework of the administrative principles and philosophy of SOS Children’s Village in forming its legislations, customs and traditions in accordance with SOS Kinderdorf International.
The SOS youth facility is in the form of being the continuing structure of SOS Children’s Village according to its pedagogical work.
Related to the fact that SOS Children’s Village T.R.N.C. is a socio-pedagogical oriented organization of the SOS Children’s Village Association, it functions under the control and supervision of the Association. In accordance to the Associations aims, children who have no possibility of receiving care from their biological families are given to care of SOS Children’s Village by the Social Welfare Office. The youth facility admits these children at ages 14-16 and is a place where youngsters live.
Note: Since there are no alternative organizations in exceptional situations youngsters who are in real need of care, who don’t have any physical, mental or moral defects / disabilities but are over the age of being admitted to the village can be directly admitted to the youth facility.


The boy and girl youth houses were actually founded in November 1997, when SOS Children’s Village took over the care of the youngsters living under the care of the Social Welfare Offices dormitories.
The boys youth house first started functioning in a three-story building which was rented in Kyrenia, during the construction of our current building and the youngsters moved there in September 1998.
The girls youth house first started functioning in a building in Nicosia between November 1997 - July 2000. After the restoration of the old boys dormitory of the social welfare office the girls moved to Kyrenia also.


The Youth Facility is situated in the center of the city of Kyrenia. The building consists of an administrative building, boys youth house, girls youth house, sports field, independent house, studio-type flats and a large garden.
There is a illuminated sports field which is convenient for playing basketball, football, volleyball and badminton.
A small farm which is enclosed with wire with a variety of domestic animals in it.
Psychologist’s office, “computer and library” salon and a store room to protect donation materials in the independent house.
A large garden in which agricultural activities take place such as; growing vegetables and taking care of a variety of fruit trees.
Two studio-type flats for pre-preparation of semi-independent housing program, has a capacity of 4 people.


To give the youngsters the opportunity to become independent, autonomous, contributing members of the society, develop personally for their independent lives and guide them accordingly.
The youth facility is structured according the basis of a family-oriented care. To be able to give efficient care and guidance our youngsters were divided into 6 groups. Each counselor is the main care person of one of these groups, and is responsible in covering their needs.

To provide time for counselors to intensify their cooperation and individual dialogues with their group of youngsters, the Joker counselor works 4 weekdays from 15:00 to 23:00 and in parallel to the activities planned by the counselors works on Saturday or Sunday. The Joker counselor takes the responsibility of the other youngsters while the other 2 counselors are on duty. Since the counselors are supported in their intense duties, they have the opportunity to orient and support their youngsters in gaining skills during the presence of the Joker counselor.
* Planning the youngsters responsibilities.
* Education, leisure time and activity planning.
* Problem solving and resolution at an individual and group level.
* Group discussions on current daily issues.
* To be able to strengthen life standards of their house and gain life skills youngsters cooperate and share tasks under the guidance of their counselors.
* They take turns in preparing a menu and shopping to gain skills in managing the family budget.
* Active participation in budget management and orienting expenses.
* Each youngster is responsible of cleaning their bedroom. Common used areas are cleaned in turns. All youngsters participate in general cleaning at least once a week.
* Youngsters take turns in preparing breakfast and dinner and washing the dishes.
* Youngsters do the small repairs within their houses.


* Communication and conflict resolution
* Sexual education and substance abuse prevention programs
* Opportunity to join sports and arts activities


* After they complete secondary school orientation to appropriate educational organizations or apprenticeship fields according to their personal abilities and interest.
Youngsters are offered supporting private lessons related to school lessons.
* They are offered the opportunity to benefit from a variety of courses to become qualified workers (such as language, computer and vocational courses).
* They develop their abilities in the computer laboratory present in the facility. Those who have interest and show progress are oriented to programs to develop their PC knowledge.


In parallel with our youngsters education, abilities and interests during school holiday (July, August) they are oriented to work. While working they gain working abilities, gain money and gain the abilities to cover their personal needs and are prepared for independent life.
Our youngsters actively participate in household duties. Planning use of budget, shopping, cleaning, cooking, small repairs and sewing are some of the skills they gain. They also participate in gardening activities such as; beautifying the garden, taking care of it, planting seasonal vegetables, developing the farm and taking care of the animals in it. They make good use of their leisure time and also gain skills.