Chinese Embassy donates FJD 2,000 to Gospel School for the Deaf in Fiji

$2K USD

Funder	Chinese Embassy
Recipient Organization	Government of Fiji
Country	Fiji
Start Date	Feb 28, 2023
End Date	Sep 18, 2026
Duration	1,298 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`103872`

Grant Description

On February 28, 2023, the Chinese Embassy in Fiji donated FJD $2,000 to the Gospel School for the Deaf in Suva to support its swimming program. The donation will fund water safety and aquatic skills training for deaf students. A handover ceremony was held on the same day, attended by Chinese Ambassador Zhou Jian and school officials.

In his remarks, Ambassador Zhou emphasized China’s ongoing commitment to supporting persons with disabilities and inclusive education, citing China’s role as a signatory to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

The school’s director, Russell Neate, expressed appreciation for the Embassy’s continued support, noting that the donation would directly benefit student development.

📚 Sources & References

驻斐济大使周剑出席斐济聋哑学校捐赠仪式
China hands over $2,000 support to Swimming Program at Gospel School for the Deaf 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.