The Government of Japan, in collaboration with the Government of Samoa and Goshen Trust, celebrated a significant milestone today (18 September) with the official handover of a new double-storey mental health facility.
The handover ceremony was attended by H.E. Mr. SENTA Keisuke, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Samoa, Hon. Valasi Luapitofanua Tafito Selesele, Minister of Health, along with board members, staff and management of Goshen Trust and other distinguished guests.
The project, valued at up to USD170,975 (approximately SAT 454,000) was made possible through Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Projects (GGP), aims to enhance care and rehabilitation services for individuals facing mental health challenges in Samoa.
The new facility located on a land at Vailima which generously provided by the Government of Samoa, consists of 16 bedrooms, a large multipurpose room, a consultation room, a small office and essential amenities such as toilets, basins and shower rooms.
The completion of the new mental health facility is a significant achievement for all parties involved. It symbolizes the strong partnership between Japan and Samoa and serves as an important step forward in addressing mental health challenges in the country.
Japan’s GGP programme is a unique funding initiative designed to support development projects that directly benefit local communities. Since its inception in 1991, the programme has made substantial contributions to Samoa’s development particularly in the areas of education, health, public welfare and environmental protection.
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SOURCE – Embassy of Japan in Samoa
