Japanese Consul General Kawaue Jun-Ichi (second from right) at the signing ceremony for two projects that will help farmers and teachers in three provinces. (Photo courtesy of Japanese Consulate in HCM City) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - TheJapanese government on February 25 organised a signing ceremony to providenon-refundable aid worth a total of more than 300,000 USD for two ongoingprojects in Vietnam.
One of the projects, whichhas received more than 193,000 USD for its year-long third phase, will be implemented by Japanesenon-profit organisation Seed to Table to develop organic agriculture in the Cuu Long(Mekong) Delta province of Ben Tre.
The third phase, which willbe carried out in Binh Dai and five other districts, will provide equipment and training on organicfarming for farmers in an aim to increase their income.
Farmers will receiveassistance to build fertiliser composing houses and processing and packagingfacilities for post-harvest organic products.
The project, which has beenoperating in Ben Tre province for more than 10 years, has received praise for its supportactivities for farmers and local authorities.
The other project’syear-long third phase, worth 111,851 USD, will be implemented by Japanese non-profit organisation Asia Rainbow. It aims to help localitiesdevelop an integrated education system at primary schools for children withdisabilities in Binh Thuan and An Giang provinces.
In previous years, AsiaRainbow supported Dong Nai and Lâm Dong provinces, and it continues to support An Giang and Binh Thuan provinces.
The third phase willinclude a two-week training course on psychological counseling methods forlocal teachers and general teacher training for children with disabilities inthe provinces.
The project will also focuson psychological counseling for parents of children with disabilities.
Speaking at the signingceremony, Japanese Consul General Kawaue Jun-Ichi, said: “Although Vietnam has had significanteconomic developments, there are many areas that need to be improved.”
“The two projects are abouthealth and food safety, as well as support for children with disabilities, inwhich Vietnam needs support. We consider these as very effective projects,” he added.-VNS/VNA
One of the projects, whichhas received more than 193,000 USD for its year-long third phase, will be implemented by Japanesenon-profit organisation Seed to Table to develop organic agriculture in the Cuu Long(Mekong) Delta province of Ben Tre.
The third phase, which willbe carried out in Binh Dai and five other districts, will provide equipment and training on organicfarming for farmers in an aim to increase their income.
Farmers will receiveassistance to build fertiliser composing houses and processing and packagingfacilities for post-harvest organic products.
The project, which has beenoperating in Ben Tre province for more than 10 years, has received praise for its supportactivities for farmers and local authorities.
The other project’syear-long third phase, worth 111,851 USD, will be implemented by Japanese non-profit organisation Asia Rainbow. It aims to help localitiesdevelop an integrated education system at primary schools for children withdisabilities in Binh Thuan and An Giang provinces.
In previous years, AsiaRainbow supported Dong Nai and Lâm Dong provinces, and it continues to support An Giang and Binh Thuan provinces.
The third phase willinclude a two-week training course on psychological counseling methods forlocal teachers and general teacher training for children with disabilities inthe provinces.
The project will also focuson psychological counseling for parents of children with disabilities.
Speaking at the signingceremony, Japanese Consul General Kawaue Jun-Ichi, said: “Although Vietnam has had significanteconomic developments, there are many areas that need to be improved.”
“The two projects are abouthealth and food safety, as well as support for children with disabilities, inwhich Vietnam needs support. We consider these as very effective projects,” he added.-VNS/VNA
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