GGP Follow-up Visit to George B. Harris Elementary School

On March 5, 2026, the GGP Coordinator of the Embassy of Japan met with Mr. Eric Reklai, Vice Principal of George B. Harris Elementary School, at the school. The visit was conducted as the second-year follow-up to “The Project for Renovating George B. Harris Elementary School Building.”

Through the Government of Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP), George B. Harris Elementary School renovated its old buildings on April 4, 2024, with a total grant of USD 225,714.
Before the project, the school’s nine buildings had not undergone any major renovations since they were constructed in 1964. As a result, the facilities had serious safety issues.

Through this project, the aging school buildings were renovated, providing a safe and comfortable learning environment for both students and teachers. The improved facilities also help ensure the safety of local residents who may use the school as an evacuation shelter during disasters.

Two years after the completion of the project, the facilities continue to be properly maintained. Today, 262 students and 31 teachers study and work in a safe and comfortable environment.

Japan’s GGP was launched in Palau in 1999 to address grassroots development needs, including education, healthcare, and community welfare. This project marks the 98th of the 105 GGP projects implemented in Palau.
 
The GGP Handover Ceremony for “The Project for Renovating George B. Harrs Elementary School Building”:
https://www.palau.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/11_000001_01196.html