Japan Provides US$398,113 for Constructing School Building and Water Supply System

The Government of Japan has agreed to provide US$398,113 in total for four recipient organizations under the framework, the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (KUSANONE Grant). The Grant Contracts were signed today between H.E. Mr. MIKAMI Masahiro, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Kingdom of Cambodia, and the representatives of the four recipients respectively, to carry out the following projects.

The project for Constructing a Water Supply System in Raing Khvav Village, Pursat Province (US$103,885) and the recipient is Life With Dignity.  In this project, the water supply system will be constructed and approximately 17km water distribution networks including seven water distribution points will be installed at Raing Khvav village. Through this project, more than 880 people will have access to clean water and it will contribute to improve their living standard.

The project for Constructing a School Building at Kroch Primary School in Ou Chum District, Ratanakiri Province (US$90,128) and the recipient: Ratanakiri Provincial Department of Education, Youth and Sport. In this project, a five-room school building equipped with school furniture and a four-room toilet will be built at Kroch Primary School in Ratanakiri Province. It is expected to benefit over 320 of both students and teachers through the improvement of the learning environment.

The project for Constructing a School Building at Bok Teuk Primary School in Preak Prasap District, Kratie Province (US$98,100) and the recipient: Kratie Provincial Department of Education, Youth and Sport. In this project, a five-room school building equipped with school furniture and a four-room toilet will be built at Bok Teuk Primary School in Kratie Province. It is expected to benefit over 320 of both students and teachers through the improvement of the learning environment.

The project for Constructing a School Building at May Mong Lower Secondary School in Kaev Seima District, Mondulkiri Province (US$106,000) and the recipient: Mondulkiri Provincial Department of Education, Youth and Sport. In this project, a five-room school building equipped with school furniture and a two-room toilet will be built at May Mong Lower Secondary School in Mondulkiri Province. It is expected to benefit over 200 of both students and teachers through the improvement of the learning environment.

Japan’s “KUSANONE” Projects started in Cambodia in 1991 in order to support Cambodia’s reconstruction and development at the grassroots level. The assistance aims to protect those who are vulnerable due to various factors such as poverty and/or misfortunes that directly threaten their lives, livelihood, and dignity, as well as to promote self-reliance of local communities. Since 1991, the Government of Japan has provided over US$60 million for mainly local authorities and non-governmental organizations to implement 624 KUSANONE projects throughout Cambodia. This project will ensure the safer and more comfortable learning environment.

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