Japan contributes to combat HIV/AIDS
The Government of Japan has granted US$ 83,000 to Nava Kiran Plus for the implementation of the Project for Establishment of Intensive Care Home for HIV/AIDS infected persons in northern Kathmandu under the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) scheme of the Government of Japan.
According to the Japanese embassy in Kathmandu, a grant contract to this effect was signed and exchanged on Friday between Japanese envoy to Nepal Tsutomu Hiraoka and President of Nawa Kiran Plus Rajiv Kafle.
The grant would be utilized for the construction of a two-storey rehabilitation center building for HIV/AIDS infected persons. The organization and local residents of Budhanilkantha would contribute to the remaining cost incurred during the project implementation.
Speaking at the function, ambassador Hiraoka stressed the necessity of combating HIV/AIDS, which is one of the major goals of the Millennium Development Goals (MGDs) and Japans efforts to address this global problem.
He said the initiatives taken by Nava Kiran Plus would give new hope and life for those people infected with HIV/AIDS. He also appreciated the efforts of organization to create awareness on this issue. nepalnews.com ia Nov 17 06
