The Dorchia-based Theoretical Lyceum “Ștefan cel Mare” will be modernized with the assistance of Japan. A grant contract under which the Government of Japan will provide US$61,300 in grant funding within the Kusanone Program was signed today in an official ceremony. The funding will be used to repair the classrooms and adjoining spaces and to replace the electric wiring and ventilation system.
The classrooms are situated on the fourth floor of a block of study, being now conserved. They haven’t been used for over 15 years. The rehabilitated spaces that will be used by 536 students and 78 teachers will serve to teach foreign languages, history, education for society and other optional subjects and to host extracurricular activities. The project will contribute to creating optimal conditions for the proper conduct of the educational process and for the extension of the offer of study and activities for students.
According to Japan’s Ambassador in Chisinau Yoichiro Yamada, the last few years were one of the most difficult periods in the history of education all over the world. Owing to the Covid-19 pandemic, activities in schools were almost impossible. “When the vaccines became available and they gave us hope that we will return to normality, the schools in Moldova experienced the effects of an unexpected war and had to integrate refugee children and to adjust to the high prices of all things. Namely education helped human society to overcome these challenges,” stated the diplomat.
The ambassador noted that by continuing the internal reforms, Moldova will become a member of the EU. The membership in the EU will enable Moldova to ensure equity, transparency, good laws and social protection. As a member, Moldova could maximize its formidable potential of human resources. Japan has been Moldova’s partner in the educational sector for many years. “The Government of Japan is proud to cooperate with you, to stand by you and to play a modest role in this difficult, but honorable trip, up to the day Moldova will join the European Union,” said Yoichiro Yamada.
“Ștefan cel Mare” Lyceum principal Svetlana Capcelea said that owing to the financial support provided by the Government of Japan, a sector of the lyceum will be improved and better conditions will be created for students and employees. She assured that what was planned will be done properly and the quality of the educational process at the lyceum will be at the highest level.
The Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects -“Kusanone” Program was launched in Moldova in 2008. So far Japan provided over US$7 million in grant funding for 85 projects, except for the new project, in such fields as education, healthcare and public utilities.
