Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects
2016/11/10
 |
| Group photo with all participants |
| Title | Grant Contract Signing Ceremony for GGP Projects in Kenya | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Date | 10th November 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Location | Embassy of Japan (Mara Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Project title and Amount | 1. The Project for the Construction of Ngwani Sand Dam and Footbridge- USD 92,416 2. The Project for the Improvement of Learning Environment through Upgrading Learning Facilities in Six Primary Schools in Laikipia North Sub-County – USD 92,945 3. The Project for Promoting Access to Quality Education for Girls at Gadamoji High School - USD 78,566 4. The Project for the Improvement of Educational Environment at Bondo Township Primary School – USD 91,776 |
||||||||||||||||||||
| Attendance |
|
||||||||||||||||||||
| Main activity | The grant contract signing ceremony for the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) was held on 10th of November 2016 at the Embassy of Japan in Nairobi. GGP Grant Contracts were signed by the Ambassador of Japan to the Republic of Kenya, H.E. Mr. Toshitsugu Uesawa and the representatives of four grantee organizations. The total amount of the four projects is more than USD 355,700 (approx.. Kshs 33.8 Million). During the occasion, the grant recipients explained the significance of the projects and expressed gratitude to the Government and the people of Japan.
1. Water– The Project for the Construction of Ngwani Sand Dam and Footbridge Wendo Self Help Group in Makueni County was awarded USD 92,416 to construct a sand dam and footbridge on Ngwani River. The purpose is to supply clean water throughout the year and to enable the community to cross the river during the rainy season. During the rainy season, the river overflows and makes it difficult for people who live on the other side of the river to cross the river to go to markets, schools, dispensaries and churches. In addition, during the dry season, the community members sometimes walk for more than 20km round trip to fetch water for their households. Therefore, the project will solve these water related issues. 2. Education– The Project for the Improvement of Learning Environment through Upgrading Learning Facilities in Six Primary Schools in Laikipia North Sub-County Africa Educational Trust in Laikipia County was awarded USD 92,945 to improve the learning environment for 2,300 primary school students across six schools in Laikipia North Sub-county. The goal of the project is to ensure that all children in Laikipia North have safe classrooms, clean toilets, and desks. The project will construct five classrooms, renovate four existing classrooms, build 27 new latrines, and provide 310 new desks for students. 3. Education– The Project for Promoting Access to Quality Education for Girls at Gadamoji High School Saku Accountability Forum in Marsabit County was awarded USD 78,566 to enhance access to girls’ education at Gadamoji High School through the construction of a girls’ dormitory. This project is expected to help improve the secondary school enrollment rates and increase academic performance for girls in Marsabit County. The project will construct a dormitory and provide the beds and mattresses needed by 64 secondary school girls. 4. Education– The Project for the Improvement of Educational Environment at Bondo Township Primary School Bondo Township Primary School in Homa Bay County was awarded USD 91,776 to construct 9 classrooms, 1 water tank, fence, and purchase 100 desks. This project aims to improve the school attendance rates and academic performance of 451 children by improving the learning environment in an area that was adversely affected by high HIV/AIDS infection rates. Ambassador Uesawa congratulated the four organizations which were selected from more than 900 applications received this year and wished the recipients successful implementation of their projects. The projects are to be completed by November 2017. |
Photographs
