Signing for the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects in March 2023
2023/3/22
On 15th March, 2023, Government of Japan, through the scheme of Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGHSP), agreed to extend a grant aid of up to US$ 407,061, (approximately 943 million Tshs) to the following four projects.
(1) The Project for the Improvement of Sanitation Environment at Mzimuni Secondary School in Kinondoni Municipality, Dar es Salaam Region: up to US$ 98,258
The School was inaugurated in 2018 due to a significant increase in the number of students in this area. The number of students has increased by more than 1,000 in the past 4 years, therfore there is shortage of all facilities, especially restrooms. As a result, the situation has arisen where students are late to come back to class.
Due to this situation, the Japanese government has decided to provide grant aid to improve the sanitation environment at Mzimuni Secondary School.
(1) The Project for the Improvement of Sanitation Environment at Mzimuni Secondary School in Kinondoni Municipality, Dar es Salaam Region: up to US$ 98,258
The School was inaugurated in 2018 due to a significant increase in the number of students in this area. The number of students has increased by more than 1,000 in the past 4 years, therfore there is shortage of all facilities, especially restrooms. As a result, the situation has arisen where students are late to come back to class.
Due to this situation, the Japanese government has decided to provide grant aid to improve the sanitation environment at Mzimuni Secondary School.
(H.E. Ambassador Yasushi Misawa with Ms. Hanifa Suleiman Hamza, Director of Kinondoni Municipal Council)
(2) The Project for the Reconstruction of an old Academic Block at Kizimkazi Primary School in South District, Unguja: up to US$ 123,259
The school was built in 1987 and all the buildings are dilapidated, so it is hard to continue the class if it’s raining. In addition, there is shortage of the classrooms and the desks, which forces some of students in a classroom sit on the floor.
Due to this situation, Hon.Mr.Rashid proposed a new assistance project by the Government of Japan, and the Government of Japan has decided to provide grant aid to reconstruct the classroom block of Kizimkazi Primary School.
The school was built in 1987 and all the buildings are dilapidated, so it is hard to continue the class if it’s raining. In addition, there is shortage of the classrooms and the desks, which forces some of students in a classroom sit on the floor.
Due to this situation, Hon.Mr.Rashid proposed a new assistance project by the Government of Japan, and the Government of Japan has decided to provide grant aid to reconstruct the classroom block of Kizimkazi Primary School.
(H.E. Ambassador Yasushi Misawa with Mr. Ali Rashidi Suluhu, Executive Director of South District)
(3) The Project for the Improvement of Sanitation Environment at the Primary Schools in West ‘A’ Municipality, Urban West Unguja Region: up to US$ 108,717
Due to the free education policy, the number of students at Chunga Primary School and Kihinani Primary School has been increasing rapidly, therefore, all of the facilities at these schools are inadequate. As the Tanzanian government places more emphasis on building classrooms, it lacks of the budget to build toilets, despite significant shortfalls. The shortage of toilets causes student performance and attendance to deteriorate, especially among menstruating girls.
The Government of Japan has decided to provide grant aid to construct 2 toilet blocks at each school.
Due to the free education policy, the number of students at Chunga Primary School and Kihinani Primary School has been increasing rapidly, therefore, all of the facilities at these schools are inadequate. As the Tanzanian government places more emphasis on building classrooms, it lacks of the budget to build toilets, despite significant shortfalls. The shortage of toilets causes student performance and attendance to deteriorate, especially among menstruating girls.
The Government of Japan has decided to provide grant aid to construct 2 toilet blocks at each school.
(H.E. Ambassador Yasushi Misawa in a picture with Mr. Mbaraka Said Hassun(Hasuni), Director of West ‘A’ Municipal Council)
(4) The Project for the Improvement of Sanitation Environment at Ilomba Secondary School in Mbeya City, Mbeya Region: up to US$ 76,827 (* It was signed on 20th March, 2023)
As free education policies have increased secondary school applicants, Ilomba Secondary School has nearly doubled its enrollment in the last decade. As a result, the number of existing toilets and the number of students do not match, the waiting time for toilets has got longer, and many students cannot return to the classroom on time. Therefore, there are many cases where classes do not start on time. It has also been confirmed that about 30 girls are absent from school during their period each month.
Due to this situation, the Government of Japan has decided to provide grant aid to construct 3 toilet blocks and to renovate 8 doors for existing toilet block.
As free education policies have increased secondary school applicants, Ilomba Secondary School has nearly doubled its enrollment in the last decade. As a result, the number of existing toilets and the number of students do not match, the waiting time for toilets has got longer, and many students cannot return to the classroom on time. Therefore, there are many cases where classes do not start on time. It has also been confirmed that about 30 girls are absent from school during their period each month.
Due to this situation, the Government of Japan has decided to provide grant aid to construct 3 toilet blocks and to renovate 8 doors for existing toilet block.
(H.E. Ambassador Yasushi Misawa with the Mbeya City Council members)
Note: Please find the following link for further information of GGHSP.
https://www.tz.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/kusanone.html