GGP Follow-up Visit to Airai Elementary School
2026/3/17
On March 5, 2026, the Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) Coordinator of the Embassy of Japan visited Airai Elementary School and met with Principal Norma Mersai. The visit was conducted under the follow-up to “The Project for Construction of Gymnasium for Airai Elementary School.”
Through the Government of Japan’s GGP, Airai elementary school completed the construction of a new gymnasium on May 22, 2013, with a total grant of USD 98,095.
Previously, the school did not have a gymnasium. But the constructed facility has enabled physical education classes to be held regardless of weather conditions, such as rain or strong sunlight. Thirteen years after its establishment, the gymnasium remains an essential space where students can learn actively and stay physically engaged. It is also used for school assemblies, PTA meetings, and other community events, contributing to the enrichment of local educational activities. The embassy hopes that the facility will continue to create an environment that broadens learning opportunities while providing occasions for cooperation and challenge for children.
Japan’s GGP was launched in Palau in 1999 to address grassroots development needs, including education, healthcare, and community welfare. This project marks the 35th of the 105 GGP projects implemented in Palau.
The GGP Handover Ceremony for “The Project for Construction of Gymnasium for Airai Elementary School.”:
https://www.palau.emb-japan.go.jp/En/embassy/Pressrelease/Airai%20ES%20130522.htm
Through the Government of Japan’s GGP, Airai elementary school completed the construction of a new gymnasium on May 22, 2013, with a total grant of USD 98,095.
Previously, the school did not have a gymnasium. But the constructed facility has enabled physical education classes to be held regardless of weather conditions, such as rain or strong sunlight. Thirteen years after its establishment, the gymnasium remains an essential space where students can learn actively and stay physically engaged. It is also used for school assemblies, PTA meetings, and other community events, contributing to the enrichment of local educational activities. The embassy hopes that the facility will continue to create an environment that broadens learning opportunities while providing occasions for cooperation and challenge for children.
Japan’s GGP was launched in Palau in 1999 to address grassroots development needs, including education, healthcare, and community welfare. This project marks the 35th of the 105 GGP projects implemented in Palau.
The GGP Handover Ceremony for “The Project for Construction of Gymnasium for Airai Elementary School.”:
https://www.palau.emb-japan.go.jp/En/embassy/Pressrelease/Airai%20ES%20130522.htm