- USD 55,734 Grant to Improve Safe Transportation and Access to Education, Training and Therapeutic Services for Children with Special Needs
KARACHI: The Government of Japan has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting inclusive education, healthcare and human security in Pakistan by signing a new grant contract worth USD 55,734 (approximately PKR 15.5 million) with the Institute of Behavioral Psychology (IBP) School of Special Education in Karachi.
The grant will be provided under Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP), a flagship initiative designed to support community-based projects that directly improve the lives and well-being of vulnerable communities.
The grant contract was signed in Karachi in the presence of H.E. HATTORI Masaru, Consul-General of Japan in Karachi, and Ms. Habiba Habib, President of IBP School of Special Education.
Improving Mobility and Access for Students with Special Needs
Under the project, the grant will support the provision of safe and reliable transportation services for students with special needs, enabling them to access quality education, vocational training and specialized therapeutic interventions.
The initiative is expected to ease transportation challenges faced by children and families and contribute to creating a more inclusive environment in which students with special needs can pursue education, develop vocational skills and receive essential support services.
Japan Reaffirms Commitment to Human Security in Pakistan
The project reflects the Government of Japan’s continued commitment to human security, social inclusion and community development in Pakistan, particularly through support for local organizations working directly with vulnerable communities.
Through its grassroots grant assistance, Japan continues to provide flexible and timely support to local NGOs and community-based institutions, helping address pressing social needs and improve access to essential services.
The latest initiative in Karachi further demonstrates the strong people-to-people partnership between Japan and Pakistan, while contributing to efforts to promote a more inclusive society and enhance the social well-being of communities across Pakistan.
BY: Nadeem Faisal Baiga
