Japan to Extend its Support for the Education of Tea Estate Children

Ambassador of Japan Mizokoshi Hideaki, on Friday (15) signed the grant contract of the project under the scheme of “Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)”, with Country Director of Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Matthew Whitty.

The Government of Japan (GoJ) has provided a total sum of US$ 70,916 through the GGP to ADRA, to improve the primary school buildings at Minnah Tamil Vidyalaya in Nuwara Eliya.

The GoJ has successfully implemented 19 projects in the Central Province under the GGP programme, mainly aimed at improving the Welfare and Human Security of the vulnerable communities living in Tea estates.

These projects encompass a range of vital areas such as the improvement of Hospitals, Vocational Training Centers, Water, Sanitation, Hygiene Facilities, and the establishment of Mobile Libraries.

Ambassador Mizokoshi emphasised the crucial role of basic Education in fostering a ‘Zest for Life,’ reaffirming commitment to supporting the prosperity and stability of Sri Lanka, in collaboration with government agencies and NGOs.

Commenting on receiving this grant, Matthew Whitty said, “This school, built in the 1990s, is currently home to 107 students, most of whom are children of Tea estate workers. The project will renovate existing school buildings, construct a new classrooms, and equip a library with new books, furniture, and a library management system.

The school is in dire need of renovation and expansion to ensure that the facilities provide a secure and adequate learning environment. The primary objective is to provide safe and enriching school facilities for all students in the community and promote their well-being and learning while at school.

ADRA is grateful to the GoJ for their generosity in making this school improvement project possible.”

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