The Signing of the Grant Contract regarding Grassroots Grant Assistance Project for Purchasing the Vehicle for Girls’ Hostel in Tuaran

The Signing of the Grant Contract regarding Grassroots Grant Assistance Project for FY 2023 for purchasing a vehicle for girls’ hostel in Tuaran
 
○ Date: 18^th December 2023 (Monday)
○ Venue: Consular Office of Japan in Kota Kinabalu
 
The Government of Japan has extended Grant Assistance to the Rotary Club of Kota Kinabalu South through the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects to purchase a transport vehicle for St. Marianne Girls' Hostel in Tuaran, Sabah. The Grant Contract was signed by Mr. YAMASHITA Yoshito, Head of Consular Office of Japan in Kota Kinabalu and Datuk Dr. Ganeshanandha Senathirajah, Director of the Service Projects of the Rotary Club of Kota Kinabalu South.
 
St. Marianne Girls’ Hostel provides free room and board to girls who have been forced to give up schooling for financial reasons. It was opened in 2023 by the club to ensure that the girls get enough sleep and study time, as well as to help them develop a regular lifestyle. However, there was a lack of vehicles to transport the children to and from their schools.
 
Through this grant, one transportation vehicle will be provided to St. Marianne Girls’ Hostel, making it more convenient for students living in the hostel to go to school, thereby securing educational opportunities for girls from low-income households.
 
[Project to purchase transport vehicle for girls’ hostel in Tuaran, Sabah]
○ Grant limit: USD33,796
○ For provision of: 1 vehicle for commuting to school
○ Requested by: Kota Kinabalu South Rotary Club
 

Group photo with members of Rotary Club of Kota Kinabalu South