The Project for Construction of Multipurpose Center for Ngiwal State
2018/6/22
Japan Hands Over Multipurpose Center to Ngiwal State
On Thursday, June 21, 2018, Ambassador of Japan Toshiyuki Yamada formally handed over the multipurpose center to Ngiwal State. The handing over ceremony for "The Project for Construction of Multipurpose Center for Ngiwal State" was held at Ngermechau Hamlet in Ngiwal State. The ceremony was attended by High Chief Uongruos Paulus Wong, Governor Ellender Ngirameketii and other related personnel.
Through Japan's Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP), Ngiwal State was granted the construction of a multipurpose center for the total cost of $ 130,319. The state suffered heavily from typhoon Bopha in 2012 and begun relocation of houses to a higher point. In order for the people of Ngiwal to gather in a secure environment, the multipurpose center was built in the central part of the relocation area.
The center will be used daily for various community events and gatherings and allows children to come and study after school. It will also function as a shelter for the residents of Ngiwal to evacuate in case of emergencies.
At the ceremony, Ambassador Yamada expressed his wish that the new multipurpose center would be utilized effectively and contributes to further development and security of Ngiwal State and its residents.
The Government of Japan launched GGP in 1999, for the purpose of responding to various development needs engaged in grassroots activities in Palau. As of June 21, 2018, the Embassy has signed 71 grant contracts with schools and hospitals as well as state governments and non-profit organizations. Education, health care and environment are the primary fields prioritized by Japan for GGP in order to contribute to sustainable development of Palau. For further information about GGP, please contact 488-6455.
Through Japan's Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP), Ngiwal State was granted the construction of a multipurpose center for the total cost of $ 130,319. The state suffered heavily from typhoon Bopha in 2012 and begun relocation of houses to a higher point. In order for the people of Ngiwal to gather in a secure environment, the multipurpose center was built in the central part of the relocation area.
The center will be used daily for various community events and gatherings and allows children to come and study after school. It will also function as a shelter for the residents of Ngiwal to evacuate in case of emergencies.
At the ceremony, Ambassador Yamada expressed his wish that the new multipurpose center would be utilized effectively and contributes to further development and security of Ngiwal State and its residents.
The Government of Japan launched GGP in 1999, for the purpose of responding to various development needs engaged in grassroots activities in Palau. As of June 21, 2018, the Embassy has signed 71 grant contracts with schools and hospitals as well as state governments and non-profit organizations. Education, health care and environment are the primary fields prioritized by Japan for GGP in order to contribute to sustainable development of Palau. For further information about GGP, please contact 488-6455.
Japan’s GGP Grant to Ngiwal State
January 21, 2016
On Thursday, January 21, 2016, Ambassador of Japan Kazuhiro Tajiri and Governor of Ngiwal State Ellender Ngirameketii signed the grant contract for “The Project for Construction of Multipurpose Center for Ngiwal State”, valued $130,319 under the Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP). The signing ceremony was held at the State Office in Ngiwal and was witnessed by Presidential Chief of Staff Secilil Eldebechel, Director of Foreign Affairs and Trade Gustav Aitaro, Chief, Protocol Office Danny Higa, Chiefs and related personnel.
Ngiwal State suffered from a heavy damage caused by typhoon Bopha, and has begun relocation of houses to a higher point. Therefore, in order for the people of Ngiwal to gather and actively participate in community events and activities in a secure environment, the multipurpose center will be constructed in the center of relocation area through the GGP grant.
The constructed center is expected to be used daily for various community events and gatherings, as well as allowing children to come and study after school. Furthermore, it will also function as an emergency shelter for the residents of Ngiwal to evacuate in cases of natural disasters or any other emergencies.
Accordingly, as an outcome of the project, it is anticipated that the multipurpose center will be used by the community members fully, as well as to ensure people’s safety as a shelter in case of emergencies. In his remarks at the ceremony, Ambassador Tajiri stated his hope that the implementation of this project would lead to further development of Ngiwal State.
The Government of Japan launched GGP in 1999, for the purpose of responding to various development needs engaged in grassroots activities in Palau. As of January 21, 2016, the Embassy has signed 59 grant contracts with schools and hospitals as well as state governments and non-profit organizations. Education, health care and environment are the primary fields prioritized by Japan and its GGP. For further information about GGP, please contact 488-6455.
