The handover ceremony of the classroom building supported
by the Government of Japan to Shree Himalaya Secondary School (SHSS) in Makalu
Rural Municipality, Sankhuwasabha District. The new building
was constructed with assistance of USD 185,971 (approximately NPR 23.2 million) under
the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP).
TAMURA Takahiro, Charge d'Affaires ad interim of Japan to Nepal, attended
the ceremony, and he congratulated and expressed his appreciation for the efforts of all
those involved in the project. He also emphasized that the result of the project will
significantly improve the learning environment for both the students and teachers of the
school.
SHSS was founded in 1960, and with an enrollment of approximately 400
students, has been a vital educational institution in the area and beyond. Prior to the
project, the nearly-40-years-old main building was not only outmoded and dark, but also
had safety concerns, with cracks in the walls and leaks from the roof. The new building
is a two-story structure with 11 classrooms and well-equipped toilets for girls and boys.
The Embassy hopes that it will be a long-lasting symbol of the friendship from the people
of Japan.
This project was implemented by NPO Nepal Volunteer Social Service through
GGP of the Government of Japan. The organization was established by a graduate of
SHSS in 2009 and has been actively working to improve education, agriculture, and
health in Sankhuwasabha District.
GGP was established to implement projects that directly benefit people at the
grassroots level for the socio-economic development of communities. Since 1991, over
200 GGP projects have been implemented in Nepal.
1709187744_1024.jpg)
1709188284_1024.jpg)
