Japan’s GGP Grant to Ebiil Society
2016/2/18
On Tuesday, February 16, 2016, Ambassador of Japan Kazuhiro Tajiri and Executive Director of Ebiil Society Ann Singeo signed the grant contract for “The Project for Construction of Training Center for Ebiil Society”, valued $90,000, under the Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP). The signing ceremony was held at the Embassy of Japan and was witnessed by Ngarchelong Delegate Marhence Madrangchar, Ngarchelong Governor Browny Salvador, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs Baklai Temengil, Chiefs from Ollei, Ebiil Society board members and staff.
Based in Ngarchelong, Ebiil Society has been actively working on community based education programs and trainings with both youth and adults. Having community volunteers and partners involved, the activity of the organization varies from marine programs to terrestrial projects. However, its activities have been limited due to lack of its own office and training center.
Accordingly, through the project, a training center will be constructed, which will include an office space, a multi-purpose training center and a short term stay space for participants of trainings and researchers of projects. The facility will also be open to public, especially to students in Ngarchelong, to provide a sufficient studying environment and access to materials related with environment after school.
In his remarks at the ceremony, Ambassador Tajiri stated that through the project, it is expected that the organization will be able to fully develop the facility and training program to its fullest potential in order to maximize teaching and learning effectiveness. Moreover, he stated his hope that it would lead to further conservation of the beautiful nature of Palau.
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 February 16, 2016, the Embassy has signed 60 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.
Based in Ngarchelong, Ebiil Society has been actively working on community based education programs and trainings with both youth and adults. Having community volunteers and partners involved, the activity of the organization varies from marine programs to terrestrial projects. However, its activities have been limited due to lack of its own office and training center.
Accordingly, through the project, a training center will be constructed, which will include an office space, a multi-purpose training center and a short term stay space for participants of trainings and researchers of projects. The facility will also be open to public, especially to students in Ngarchelong, to provide a sufficient studying environment and access to materials related with environment after school.
In his remarks at the ceremony, Ambassador Tajiri stated that through the project, it is expected that the organization will be able to fully develop the facility and training program to its fullest potential in order to maximize teaching and learning effectiveness. Moreover, he stated his hope that it would lead to further conservation of the beautiful nature of Palau.
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 February 16, 2016, the Embassy has signed 60 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.