
Japan grants $660,663 to support inclusive education in Jordan
The government of Japan has decides to extend a grant of $660,663 to World Vision Japan (WVJ) to support the establishment of an inclusive education environment for vulnerable groups in Amman (Photo courtesy of Japanese embassy)
AMMAN — The government of Japan has decided to extend a grant of $660,663 to World Vision Japan (WVJ), a Japanese Non-Governmental Organisation, to support the establishment of an inclusive education environment for vulnerable groups in Amman.
The grant contract was signed by Japanese Ambassador to Jordan Asari Hideki and Project Manager of World Vision Japan in Jordan Ikenoya Rie, according to an embassy statement.
The grant assistance will support the creation of an inclusive learning environment where all children, with or without disabilities and regardless of their socio-economic backgrounds, can receive learning support tailored to their diverse needs and continue their education.
Based in Amman, the project will focus on early identification of disabilities and early intervention in four targeted kindergartens, while also strengthening the capacity of education personnel and caregivers to support these children. It will enhance the capacity of teachers to provide inclusive education in seven primary schools and ensure the provision of barrier-free facilities and inclusive teaching materials. Additionally, the project will work to strengthen community support for inclusive education, fostering a more supportive and accessible learning environment. Leveraging the organisation's extensive experience in this field, the project is expected to contribute to reducing social inequalities and empowering vulnerable children in Jordan, the statement said.
World Vision Japan in collaboration with World Vision Syria Response Office, has been supporting education in public schools in Jordan since 2014. The Government of Japan has previously extended a grant to WVJ from 2022 to 2025 to support the implementation of the Project for Strengthening the Support System for Primary and Secondary Education Enrolment and Learning for Vulnerable Groups in Irbid, with a total grant of $2,203,341.
Building on the knowledge and experience gained through this initiative, the new project aims to take a more comprehensive approach to address the needs of vulnerable children while reinforcing a long-term education support system in partnership with local governments and organisations, the statement said.
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