Japan Provides Assistance to Tanweer Center for Development and Human Rights in Fayoum Governorate through “KUSANONE” Grant Program
2026/3/15
On Sunday, March 15, 2026, His Excellency Mr. IWAI Fumio, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Arab Republic of Egypt, and representatives of the Tanweer Center for Development and Human Rights signed a grant contract under Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Projects (“KUSANONE” project).
The Government of Japan will support this project by granting 65,742 US dollars to Tanweer Center for Development and Human Rights to renovate the school building and supply equipment for its school. The aim of this project is to improve the educational environment for children with disabilities in Fayoum Governorate.
The Embassy of Japan implemented two school renovation projects with Tanweer so far, both of which were successfully completed. This time, the third school to be renovated is the Fayoum Intellectual Education School for children with intellectual and physical disabilities. Although this school has approximately 1,500 students aged 6 to 14, it has been more than half a century since its establishment, and no major renovations have been undertaken. The school buildings are damaged and the facilities are aging, making it difficult for students to learn in a safe and conductive environment.
Through this project, the school buildings will be renovated and new equipment will be provided. This project will contribute to promoting equitable access to education for children with disabilities in the community.
The “KUSANONE” project is an important part of Japan’s development cooperation efforts, providing targeted financial support directly to NGOs and non-profit organizations to address local community needs. Since its inception in 1994, Japan has contributed over USD 11 million through this scheme and this project marks the 183rd supported by the Embassy of Japan.
The Embassy of Japan encourages NGOs to apply for new projects under the “KUSANONE” program. For more information, please visit the Embassy’s website at:
(English) https://www.eg.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_en/11_000001_00770.html
(Arabic) https://www.eg.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ar/11_000001_00804.html
The Government of Japan will support this project by granting 65,742 US dollars to Tanweer Center for Development and Human Rights to renovate the school building and supply equipment for its school. The aim of this project is to improve the educational environment for children with disabilities in Fayoum Governorate.
The Embassy of Japan implemented two school renovation projects with Tanweer so far, both of which were successfully completed. This time, the third school to be renovated is the Fayoum Intellectual Education School for children with intellectual and physical disabilities. Although this school has approximately 1,500 students aged 6 to 14, it has been more than half a century since its establishment, and no major renovations have been undertaken. The school buildings are damaged and the facilities are aging, making it difficult for students to learn in a safe and conductive environment.
Through this project, the school buildings will be renovated and new equipment will be provided. This project will contribute to promoting equitable access to education for children with disabilities in the community.
The “KUSANONE” project is an important part of Japan’s development cooperation efforts, providing targeted financial support directly to NGOs and non-profit organizations to address local community needs. Since its inception in 1994, Japan has contributed over USD 11 million through this scheme and this project marks the 183rd supported by the Embassy of Japan.
The Embassy of Japan encourages NGOs to apply for new projects under the “KUSANONE” program. For more information, please visit the Embassy’s website at:
(English) https://www.eg.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_en/11_000001_00770.html
(Arabic) https://www.eg.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ar/11_000001_00804.html
