The grant amounting to $29, 776 is under the Japan’s Development Assistant.
The amount will be used by the PES for the renovation of the boys and girls restroom facilities, construction of the boys and girls shower rooms, and the construction of roofed walkway connecting the classroom to the restrooms.
According to PES principal Ngereblunt Arurang, the toilet facilities are over 10 years old and at times, the water pressure of Peleliu would be too low rendering the flush toilets unusable. However, with the renovation of the non-flush toilets, the students can continue their studies without any problems.
PES is the first recipient’s of Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) for 2010.
“This project is a prime example of our friendly relations and common concern for human resource development through the improvement of educational facilities.” Mayasuki Takashima, Japan Charge d’ affaires said.
The Government of Japan has been offering financial assistance to developing countries through GGP scheme, by directly funding the non-governmental organizations.
The GGP has been available in the Republic of Palau since 1999 and has funded numerous projects to benefit the locals. The focus areas of GGP in Palau are primary education, health and environmental conservation.
