ISLAMABAD: Grant assistance amounting to Rs33 million will be provided by the Japanese government to three non-governmental organisations for development projects in Pakistan.

The recipients of the grant are True Worth Foundation, Rehman Foundation and Dir Area Development Organisation (Dado). The grant contracts were signed in Islamabad on Tuesday between Ambassador of Japan Wada Mitsuhiro and representatives of the three organisations.

The True Worth Foundation will receive Rs10.8 million for computed radiography, an ambulance and a generator in Al-Wadood Hospital (run by the organisation) in Islamabad aimed at providing quality medical services at affordable prices to local people.

The computed radiography will enable the hospital to perform PCR testing and diagnose diseases. By introducing the ambulance, the outreach capacity of the hospital will be enhanced.

Rehman Foundation will receive Rs11.5 million to install eight dialysis machines in Islamabad Dialysis Centre. The project will make it possible for dialysis patients to regularly take the treatment at minimal cost.

Dir Area Development Organisation will receive Rs10.7 million to construct a micro hydropower station in Upper Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to supply reliable, low-cost, and environmentally-friendly electricity to people.

Ambassador Wada expressed hope that these projects would contribute towards meeting basic human needs and improve the social well-being of Pakistani people.

Published in Dawn, February 23rd, 2022