On March 4, 2025, Ambassador Yamada Yoichiro, together with the Director of Public Association National Congress of Ukrainians from Moldova (NCUM), Mr. Dmitri Lecartev, signed a grant contract worth $91,039 USD, funded by the Government of Japan under the “Kusanone” Program.
The assistance will be used to renovate the gymnasium of the Taras Shevchenko Gymnasium School: specifically for ceilings, walls, floors, heating. These renovations are necessary to maintain the safety of the facility and create an environment where students can exercise throughout the year. This school became the first school in Moldova to offer public education in the Ukrainian language from September 2024. Currently, there are a total of 290 students enrolled, including 200 Ukrainian refugee students. Through Kusanone projects, the Government of Japan supports the local public institutions by providing small-scale grants.
Ambassador Yamada welcomed the project proposal by NCUM and noted that Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has continued for three years, Ambassador Yamada satated “Japan is committed to standing by Ukraine. We reiterate our support to the brave Ukrainians in their fight for the defense of their country. We support Moldova and its people that are offering warm assistance to Ukrainian refugees. We thank the Ukrainians for their bravery and sacrifice, which help the Republic of Moldova stay safe, help Europe remain safe, and help the international community by protecting the values and principles needed to maintain a just and peaceful world.
The “Kusanone” Human Security Grant Program was launched in Moldova in 2008. To date, Japan has provided non-repayable funding amounting to 7.6 million USD for 92 projects (excluding the new project) in the fields of health, education, and public utilities.
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