U.S. Ambassador to Montenegro Judy Reinke visited the newly renovated facilities of the “18. oktobar” school in Bioce on November 7, 2019. The U.S. European Command (EUCOM) Humanitarian Assistance Program, through the U.S. Embassy and its Office of Defense Cooperation, allocated $109,000 U.S. dollars for this renovation.
It’s fun to go back to school 😊 especially when visiting another successful 🇺🇸 military humanitarian assistance project that is having a positive impact on the lives of 🇲🇪#Montenegrin children. #USpartnerMNE pic.twitter.com/pNXW7GXhMx
— Ambassador Judy Rising Reinke (@USAmbMNE) November 7, 2019
The project supported major structural renovations for the school, including new kindergarten facilities and a new floor in the school’s multipurpose room.
The U.S. Embassy partners with municipalities across the country to identify projects which directly benefit Montenegrins. Since 2009, the Humanitarian Assistance Program has allocated $13,178,371 to fund 51 projects in Montenegro, predominantly to finance the construction or renovation of schools, childcare centers, and health centers.
Since 2009, the 🇺🇸 @US_EUCOM #HumanitarianAssistanceProgram in 🇲🇪
➡️ Allocated $13,178,371,
➡️ Supported 51 projects,
for construction or renovation of 🇲🇪
➡️ schools 🏫 ,
➡️ childcare centers 👧🏻👶🏼 ,
➡️ and health centers 🏥 . pic.twitter.com/1qqA20sSeQ— US Embassy Podgorica (@USEmbassyMNE) November 7, 2019
