27 September 2005
The Government of Japan, through its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) Programme, extended assistance in the amount of US$ 60,067 to the Tebogo Home for Handicapped Children located in Orange Farm, for the construction of classrooms.
The Signing Ceremony of the contract will take place at the Embassy of Japan at 11h00 on Wednesday, 28th September 2005. His Excellency, Mr. Toshinori Shigeie, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan, Mr Jonathan Leeu, Managing Director of Tebogo Home for Handicapped Children, together with officials from the Embassy of Japan will be present during the signing ceremony.
The GGP Programme, through which many communities in South Africa have benefited, is designed to assist an eligible organisation, including Non-Governmental Organisations, Community-Based Organisations, Schools, Local Governments, Hospitals and Clinics, etc., in a specific project aimed at directly reaching and immediately benefiting disadvantaged communities at a grassroots level.
Japan strives towards enhancing a positive culture of learning, teaching and service delivery in the education environment. It is commonly agreed that the enhancement of basic education for all is one of the key factors in promoting sustainable economic and social development. To this effect, the education for children with special needs should not be neglected and is one of the areas in which Japan is keen to assist with a view of contributing to poverty eradication in developing countries.
The Government of Japan hopes that the new facilities will provide the residents of Tebogo Home for the Handicapped with an environment conducive to effective teaching and learning.
The Government of Japan’s assistance to South Africa, including through the GGP Programme, amounts to approximately US$165 Million, covering various fields such as human development, basic education, primary health, and the development of small and medium enterprises. In particular, the GGP Programme has contributed to the educational environment in South Africa by constructing additional classrooms.
For further information kindly contact Mr. Kazuyoshi Inokuchi, Special Assistant: Development, at the Embassy of Japan in Pretoria Tel: +27 12 452 1500 or Fax: +27 12 452 1631.
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