Grant signing ceremony for GGP Japan-funded project to expand an elementary school northwest of Jerusalem

RAMALLAH: A Grant Contract for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) was signed today by Nakashima Yoichi, Ambassador for Palestinian Affairs and Representative of Japan to Palestine, and the Representative of Al-Jeeb Municipality at the Representative Office of Japan in Ramallah, for a total amount of $127,286. Al-Jeeb Municipality will use a fund of $127,286 to expand Al-Jeeb Elementary School in the Al-Jeeb town. The project aims to enhance the educational environment and ensure access to primary education in Al-Jeeb. According to a press release issued by the Representative Office of Japan, the municipality plans to construct three additional classrooms in the school. Approximately 120 students are expected to benefit from this project. During the signing ceremony, Nakashima Yoichi congratulated the representatives of Al-Jeeb Municipality and wished them success in the project. He also emphasized Japan's firm commitment to supporting the Palestinian people from a human security perspective, as well as the importance of implementing social and economic development projects needed for Palestinian communities. Since 1993, the Government of Japan has extended its official development assistance, amounting to approximately USD 2.4 billion, to the Palestinians. GGP projects have been formulated in collaboration with the Palestinian Authority through the Ministry of Finance since 2010. Source: Palestine news and Information Agency – WAFA