SOS Children's Village Malakal openend its gates in March 2002. The official inauguration by Mr Omer El Beshir, President of Sudan, took place on 1 January 2003. The SOS Children's Village consists of ten family houses, where up to 100 children can find a new home. There is also the village director's house, co-worker accommodation, an administration and service area, a guest house for co-workers, a community centre, a multi-purpose hall and a well.