The Government of Japan once again reaffirmed its commitment to uphold the basic concept
of “human security” through the grant assistance.
A joint signing ceremony to formalize for two new Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human
Security Projects (GGP) was held at the Embassy of Japan in Apia earlier today (15
December).
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Samoa, H.E. Mr. SENTA Keisuke
signed over the grants with the recipients’ representatives of Animal Protection Society
(APS) and Samusu Primary School.
APS received a grant of up to USD 75,807 (approximately SAT 201,000) for the procurement
of a vehicle for new veterinary mobile clinic and ambulance. This project aims to expand
their outreach services on stray dog population control.
Samusu Primary School Committee received a grant of up to USD 196,296 (approximately
SAT 520,000) which will assist the committee in the construction of a single story classroom
building with 8 classrooms and 1 staff room. This project aims to provide a safe and healthy
educational environment and improve the quality of basic education services for their School
students and teachers.
The GGP aims to support and assist small-scale projects directly benefitting at the grass-roots
level as well as contributing to the socio-economic development of the Independent State of
Samoa.
The Embassy of Japan in Apia is now accepting applications for GGP for Japanese Fiscal
Year 2023 (1 April 2023 –31 March 2024). Applications must be submitted to the Embassy
of Japan, Level 2, B-Building, SNPF Plaza, Savalalo no later than 13 January 2022. For
further information, please visit https://www.ws.emb-
japan.go.jp/itpr_en/bilateral_relations.html or contact the Embassy of Japan on phone number
21187.