Japan supports the construction of boarding areas, kitchens and canteens for students in mountainous areas of Son La

On February 14th, the boarding area, kitchen, and dining hall, built with non-refundable grassroots aid from the Japanese Government, were officially handed over to Da Do Primary and Secondary School (Da Do commune, Phu Yen district, Son La province).

Attending the handover ceremony were Mr. Sato Kenji, Research Attaché from the Japanese Embassy in Vietnam; Mr. Pham Vu Thang, Director of the Central Project Management Board for Technical Support to Enhance Sustainable Natural Resource Management, Forestry Projects Management Board ( Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development ); Mr. Phan Quy Duong, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Phu Yen District, along with representatives from local departments and agencies, and the school's teachers and students.

Delegates cut the ribbon to inaugurate the boarding area, kitchen, and dining hall at Da Do Primary and Secondary School.

According to information presented at the event, Phu Yen district is a mountainous region where approximately 90% of the population are ethnic minorities, with many areas lacking basic infrastructure. Due to the rugged mountainous terrain, transportation for students is difficult, and many have to stay at the boarding facility of Da Do Primary and Secondary School. Da Do commune also frequently experiences harsh weather conditions, with temperatures that can exceed 40 degrees Celsius during the dry season and heavy rainfall during the rainy season.

In response to this situation, the People's Committee of Phu Yen District has actively improved educational infrastructure. This boarding facility, kitchen, and dining hall project is part of the "Project to build a boarding facility for Da Do Primary and Secondary School, Phu Yen District, Son La Province," with a total funding of over US$71,800 (equivalent to VND 1.7 billion) from the Kusanone Grassroots Grant Program of the Japanese Government. The project includes a dormitory with 5 rooms (135m2) and a kitchen/dining area (110m2) along with 45 beds for boarding students.

The boarding area of ​​Da Do Primary and Secondary School has just been built.

Speaking at the handover ceremony, Mr. Sato Kenji said that the Kusanone Grassroots Grant Program prioritizes urgent humanitarian issues for many remote and disadvantaged areas. Started in Vietnam in 1992, the program has supported approximately 744 projects worth over 66 million USD to date.

"Through this support, the Japanese Embassy in Vietnam hopes to join hands in cooperation and connect with the future together with the Vietnamese people. This project will help students, the future generation of Vietnam, have better learning opportunities and build a bright future. These practical supports also contribute to strengthening the friendship between Japan and Vietnam," he said.

In a message to the school, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Vietnam, Mr. Ito Naoki, expressed his pleasure that the project helps improve the learning and living conditions for students. He emphasized that, based on the comprehensive strategic cooperation between Japan and Vietnam, these practical supports will continue to contribute to Vietnam's sustainable development.

The Kusanone Grassroots Grant Program provides financial assistance to organizations implementing small-scale development projects that directly impact the lives of people in developing areas. Priority areas include: health, healthcare, clean water and sanitation, disaster prevention, etc.

Source: https://thoidai.com.vn/nhat-ban-ho-tro-xay-dung-khu-ban-tru-bep-va-nha-an-cho-hoc-sinh-mien-nui-son-la-210200.html