ISLAMABAD-UNS:The Government of Japan, under its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security
Projects(GGP) Program, has decided to provide grant assistance of USD 44,025 (equivalent to around PKR 12.2 Million) to a local NGO for development project in Tarnol, Islamabad.
The grant contract was signed between His Excellency, Mr. Akamatsu Shuichi, Ambassador of Japan to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and a representative of the NGO at the Embassy of Japan in Islamabad on February 27, 2025. The NGO that will implement the project is Community Services Program which has been working in the sector of education, health and infrastructure for the last fifteen years at grassroots level in rural area of Pakistan.
Community Services Program will receive the grant of USD 44,025 to construct the school building and install furniture in village Ramzania, Tarnol, Islamabad to expand their school capacity to provide better learning environment to more children in the region. The school will offer the education from the pre-school stage to the 5th grade, both girls and boys, ensuring a better learning environment. The new school building is scheduled to be completed in February, 2026.
At the signing ceremony, His Excellency, Mr. Akamatsu Shuichi emphasized that the
education lays a strong foundation for a prosperous country Education plays a central
role in Japan’s ODA from its own experience of achieving its economic growth by
emphasizing education. He also expressed his expectation that this project will bring
positive impact on uplifting the living standard of Pakistani people and children, who
are the future of Pakistan.
The Government of Japan will continue to provide flexible and timely support to local
NGOs through grant assistance to achieve human security in Pakistan.
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