Three schools in border villages of Tavush Province — Sarigyugh, Voskepar, and Artsvaberd — have received essential equipment to enhance disaster risk management preparedness. The equipment was provided within the framework of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) small grant program “Disaster Risk Management Preparedness.” The program aims to increase the safety of students and teachers in schools, develop knowledge and skills in disaster risk reduction and emergency management, and strengthen resilience in the face of potential disasters.
“Japan frequently faces natural disasters, and the experience accumulated over the years can also be useful for other countries. Within the framework of the program, schools were provided with the necessary equipment and technical resources, which will contribute to improving the safety of educational institutions. In addition, the schools’ civil defense plans and schemes were reviewed and updated as needed,” said Junji Wakui, Resident Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Georgia, in an interview with Tavush Media.
Within a short period of time, the three schools in Tavush Province were equipped with fire safety panels, first aid kits, stretchers, loudspeakers, evacuation schemes, and safety signage. Evacuation plans were also developed and posted in all classrooms and designated areas.
At the conclusion of the program, a training drill was organized at Sarigyugh Secondary School focusing on the protection of staff and students in the event of a strong earthquake.
