On November 26, the Ambassador of Japan to Mauritius, H.E. Mr KAN Masahiro, officially handed over a set of vocational training equipment to the Rodrigues Regional Youth Council (RRYC), which was acquired under the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security project (GGP) through a grant of 22,922euros (approximately 1,1 million rupees).
Ambassador KAN highlighted that the equipment is not limited to tools and machines, but encompasses the empowerment of the youth of Rodrigues while at the same time representing a shared vision of skill-building and creating opportunities.
He stressed the importance of vocational training in helping young people become more resilient and self-sufficient, giving them the technical skills and confidence needed for future jobs and entrepreneurship.
The Ambassador also praised RRYC for its dedication to youth development and reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to supporting capacity-building efforts in Rodrigues and Mauritius, emphasizing the strong friendship between the two countries.
The Grassroots Human Security Project (GGP) scheme has been implemented in Mauritius for more than 20 years, with the core areas including education, health, and poverty alleviation.
