Kormakitis Centre for Cooperation | United Nations Development Programme

Aerial view of a modern building with solar panels surrounded by a dry landscape.

Kormakitis Centre for Cooperation

Project Title	Kormakitis Centre for Cooperation
Overall Objective	To contribute to the reconciliation and coexistence of the multicommunal landscape of Cyprus.
Output	Constructed premises for the Kormakitis Centre for Cooperation
Location	Kormakitis village
Type of investment	Construction of a community centre building
Description of investment	Construction of the Centre which will host three types of activities: Camping The centre is fully equipped in order toto host approximately 70 visitors offering basic accommodation facilities and catering. Focus and attention will be mainly devoted to the young generations looking to meet, engage, share and experience. Cultural activities KCC is organising or hosting cultural events from all over Cyprus and beyond, promoting the multiculturalism of the island and providing the opportunity for young artists and talented people to present their skills and passion towards culture and art. At least 6 events will be organised annually. Education The KCC aims to develop into a diversified education centre offering a wide variety of educational programs targeting to serve the general educational needs around the acquiring of general knowledge, including but not limited to, basic elementary education, programs on the history and culture of Cyprus, languages and tradition, nature preservation and recycling, agricultural development of organic products etc.
Intended beneficiary	Direct beneficiary: Kormakitis Centre for Cooperation (KCC) Indirect beneficiaries: young people from all communities of Cyprus; with annually around 120 young people benefiting from camping activities, 600 visitors for cultural activities and 75 children from educational activities.
Scope of works	The building constructed is a two-storey reinforced concrete building. The surface area per floor is: Covered ground floor – 779.7 m2 Semi covered ground floor – 252 m2 Uncovered ground floor – 124 m2 Covered first floor – 424.3 m2 Semi-covered first floor – 252.5 m2 Uncovered first floor – 130.6 m2 The ground floor includes 3 classrooms with toilets, corridors, a reception area, service rooms, toilets, a restaurant/conference hall, a fully equipment kitchen and storage room. The first floor contains 4 dormitories with bathrooms, a room for the educators, toilets, service rooms and corridor. On the roof, a 15kWp PV system had been installed.
Actions taken by UNDP	Preparation of main design The main design was completed in January 2021 following various modification of the original designs in order to fit within the approved budget. Property check Completed Procurement Completed Implementation of work contract Contract signed: July 2021 Commencement of works: September 2021 Works completed: January 2023 Installation of the kitchen equipment and PV system Contract signed: October 2024 Installation of PV completed: December 2024 Installation of the kitchen equipment: February 2025

Aerial view of a modern building surrounded by fields and distant houses.

Modern building surrounded by flowers and trees, with a paved pathway leading to the entrance.

View of a landscaped area with a path, trees, and a distant road under a cloudy sky.

Lush green playground with a colorful play structure and trees under a cloudy sky.

Bright and spacious classroom with colorful tables and educational materials on the walls.

Spacious, well-equipped commercial kitchen with stainless steel appliances and countertops.

Spacious, well-lit event room with white chairs and tables, large windows, and a popcorn machine.

Bunk beds in a modern dormitory room with green pillows and empty mattresses.

Aerial view of a modern house surrounded by dry fields and distant residential buildings.

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