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China provides AUD 75,000 for renovation of Kiribati Scout Association office to support youth development

$75K USD

Funder	Unspecified Chinese Government Institution
Recipient Organization	Kiribati Scout Association (KSA)
Country	Kiribati
Start Date	Nov 09, 2022
End Date	Sep 26, 2028
Duration	2,148 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`100586`

Grant Description

On November 8, 2022, the MOU signing ceremony for Kiribati Scout Association (KSA) Office Building Renovation Project was held and was attended by HE Ambassador Tang Songgen, KSA President Martin Tofinga, KSA board members and Nuati from Leading Build Company and witnessed by media colleagues. The KSA is an important organization in assisting the robust growth of youth.

Upon the request of KSA, the Chinese Embassy is very proud to provide 75,000 AUD to KSA for this renovation project and work with KSA to endeavor for a brighter future for Kiribati youth. The project was completed on March 2024. On March 15, 2024, a re-opening ceremony was held.

Chinese Ambassador to Kiribati Zhou Limin attended the re-opening ceremony of the office building for the Kiribati Boy Scouts Association. The new facility was an aid project provided by China to support youth development in Kiribati.

The ceremony was a high-profile event attended by Kiribati's President Taneti Maamau, First Lady Koroua Maamau, Transport Minister Taras Burn, Infrastructure Minister Willie Tokataake, as well as religious leaders, mayors, and representatives of the elderly.

📋 Staff Comments

1） The Chinese name for this project is '基里巴斯童子军协会办公楼重装'

📚 Sources & References

China Provides 7500 AUD for Renovation of Kiribati Scout Association Office to Support Youth Development
周立民大使出席基童子军协会办公楼重装启用仪式 Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.