The Japanese government has pledged approximately Rs9.1 million ($105,734) for the construction of a primary school for disabled children in the federal capital, said a press release issued by the Japanese embassy on Thursday.
The agreement was signed by Japanese Ambassador Hiroshi Oe and Dr Ahmad Hassan, President of the Educational Welfare Society for Disabled Children (EWSDC) at the ambassador’s residence on Thursday.
Under the project, a primary school will be established children from low income families, where children will be given opportunities to receive education for free or on nominal fee, depending on their family income.
The funds will be used to provide textbooks, transport, uniforms and food to students. In addition to teaching by speech therapists, a comprehensive education including cooking, cleaning, sewing and computer literacy will also be provided to students. The ambassador said the project will strengthen the cordial relationship between Pakistan and Japan.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 20th, 2012.
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