Japan-Funded Model Primary School for Girls Inaugurated in Islamabad

Japanese Ambassador to Pakistan Shuichi Akamatsu inaugurated the Tine Girls Model Primary School in Tarnol, Islamabad District, under a project aimed at improving educational facilities for girls.  According to a press release issued by the Embassy of Japan, the project was completed by the non-governmental organization Community Services Program (CSP), which works to improve access to education, healthcare and clean water, as well as promote women’s empowerment among disadvantaged and vulnerable communities across Pakistan.

The Government of Japan provided $44,025 in financial assistance for the project under its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects program. Officials from the Embassy of Japan, CSP representatives, teachers, female students, parents and local residents attended the inauguration ceremony. CSP successfully completed the construction of the school, which includes eight classrooms and other essential facilities, such as a principal’s office, washrooms, a levelled playground and chairs for 250 students. Using its own resources, CSP also installed a solar power system, an underground water storage tank, an electric water cooler and an interactive smart board to support digital learning. The project was launched to address the urgent need for better access to quality education for girls in Tarnol, where young girls face barriers to pursuing their education. The newly constructed school provides 240 enrolled students with new learning opportunities and a safe, comfortable and modern educational environment, with a capacity to accommodate 250 students.

Addressing the ceremony, Ambassador Akamatsu congratulated CSP on successfully completing the project despite challenging weather conditions. He emphasized that education is not only a fundamental human right and a key pillar of human security but also the foundation of a better and more prosperous society. He stressed that girls’ education is particularly important for Pakistan’s future. For this reason, education remains a key priority in Japan’s development cooperation with Pakistan. Ambassador Akamatsu reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to continuing its support for Pakistan’s sustainable development and expressed hope that the school would stand as a lasting symbol of the longstanding friendship and cooperation between Japan and Pakistan.