Grant Assistance for Grass-roots Human Security Projects Inauguration Ceremony for the Project for the Construction of Makala Primary School Building in Lilongwe District（5th February 2026）
2026/2/16
On Thursday, 5th February, His Excellency NAITO Yasushi, Ambassador of Japan to Malawi, inaugurated the new Makala Primary School buildings. The function was graced by the Lilongwe District Council officials.
In November 2024, the Embassy of Japan and Makala Primary School embarked on a vital partnership, signing a grant contract amounting to USD 66,143 (about K114 million) under Grassroots Human Security Projects. This support was earmarked for critical infrastructure development: the construction of one school building with two classrooms and a teachers’ office, three toilet buildings and procurement of 80 double seater classroom desks for the learners.
Speaking during the ceremony, Ambassador NAITO said the new school building and its facilities will significantly help improve the quality of education and contribute to the development of future human capital in Malawi, in alignment with the goals of Malawi 2063.
Ambassador NAITO expressed his hope that this support from Japan will be well utilized for many years and will be remembered as a symbol of the friendship between Japan and Malawi.
The Grant Assistance for Grass-roots Human Security Projects is a Japanese Government grant aid scheme introduced in 1989. The aim of the GGP is to provide financial assistance to non-profit development organization and local government institutions for implementing projects at grassroots level in developing countries. For more information about GGP, please visit our website: https://www.mw.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/11_000001_00106.html
In November 2024, the Embassy of Japan and Makala Primary School embarked on a vital partnership, signing a grant contract amounting to USD 66,143 (about K114 million) under Grassroots Human Security Projects. This support was earmarked for critical infrastructure development: the construction of one school building with two classrooms and a teachers’ office, three toilet buildings and procurement of 80 double seater classroom desks for the learners.
Speaking during the ceremony, Ambassador NAITO said the new school building and its facilities will significantly help improve the quality of education and contribute to the development of future human capital in Malawi, in alignment with the goals of Malawi 2063.
Ambassador NAITO expressed his hope that this support from Japan will be well utilized for many years and will be remembered as a symbol of the friendship between Japan and Malawi.
The Grant Assistance for Grass-roots Human Security Projects is a Japanese Government grant aid scheme introduced in 1989. The aim of the GGP is to provide financial assistance to non-profit development organization and local government institutions for implementing projects at grassroots level in developing countries. For more information about GGP, please visit our website: https://www.mw.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/11_000001_00106.html