Signing Ceremony for Two New Projects under the FY2025 Grant Assistance for Japanese NGO Projects
2026/3/11
On 10th March 2026, Ambassador MIKAMI Akiteru signed grant contracts for two projects under the “Grant Assistance for Japanese NGO Projects.” The total grant amounts to approximately USD 950,000, and the contracts were signed with the following two Japanese NGOs.
Organisation: Japan Anti-Tuberculosis Association (JATA)
Signatory: Mr. TANAKA Yuta, Resident Representative
Project Title: Tuberculosis Diagnosis and Treatment Process Improvement Project in Chilanga District, Lusaka Province (Phase 1)
Grant Amount: USD 362,277
Project Summary:
The project will provide medical equipment, including digital X-ray systems, to three health facilities in Chilanga District, Lusaka Province, and strengthen the capacity of healthcare workers through training. In addition to improving both the quality and quantity of tuberculosis services, the project will also train community health volunteers to support patients and conduct awareness activities, thereby promoting early detection of tuberculosis and the successful completion of treatment.
Organisation: JOICFP (Japanese Organisation for International Cooperation in Family Planning)
Signatory: Ms. KUBO Asuka
Project Title: Promotion of Comprehensive Sexual Education including GBV prevention and care for the young adolescents (Phase 1)
Grant Amount: USD 579,939
Project Summary:
The project will be implemented in Copperbelt Province with the objective of protecting young people from gender-based violence (GBV) and teenage pregnancy, while increasing their access to adolescent health services and care. The project will promote awareness activities on gender equality and the prevention of GBV and teenage pregnancy, strengthen care and health service systems for survivors, and enhance empowerment initiatives aimed at supporting the economic independence of communities, including young people.
Through the implementation of these two projects, Japan will contribute to Zambia’s efforts to address infectious diseases (including tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS), strengthen the health system, promote gender equality, and empower young people and women.
Organisation: Japan Anti-Tuberculosis Association (JATA)
Signatory: Mr. TANAKA Yuta, Resident Representative
Project Title: Tuberculosis Diagnosis and Treatment Process Improvement Project in Chilanga District, Lusaka Province (Phase 1)
Grant Amount: USD 362,277
Project Summary:
The project will provide medical equipment, including digital X-ray systems, to three health facilities in Chilanga District, Lusaka Province, and strengthen the capacity of healthcare workers through training. In addition to improving both the quality and quantity of tuberculosis services, the project will also train community health volunteers to support patients and conduct awareness activities, thereby promoting early detection of tuberculosis and the successful completion of treatment.
Organisation: JOICFP (Japanese Organisation for International Cooperation in Family Planning)
Signatory: Ms. KUBO Asuka
Project Title: Promotion of Comprehensive Sexual Education including GBV prevention and care for the young adolescents (Phase 1)
Grant Amount: USD 579,939
Project Summary:
The project will be implemented in Copperbelt Province with the objective of protecting young people from gender-based violence (GBV) and teenage pregnancy, while increasing their access to adolescent health services and care. The project will promote awareness activities on gender equality and the prevention of GBV and teenage pregnancy, strengthen care and health service systems for survivors, and enhance empowerment initiatives aimed at supporting the economic independence of communities, including young people.
Through the implementation of these two projects, Japan will contribute to Zambia’s efforts to address infectious diseases (including tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS), strengthen the health system, promote gender equality, and empower young people and women.