The Habele Tuition Scholarship is for students attending private elementary and high schools within Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). Habele's tuition assistance averages 50 to 75 percent of the total cost of tuition and fees; parents pay the remainder. Application forms and attachments must be received no later than June 30th. Scholarships are announced, and … Continue reading Habele Tuition Scholarship Application Form 2025-26
MicSem Library, Treasure Trove of Micronesian History, Reopened on Yap
(Lamer, Yap) MicSem Library, an internationalized recognized collection of books, recordings, videos and historical source documents, was formally reopened to the public on May First in the south of Yap. Traditional, political, religious and educational leaders were in attendance, along with community members and students, to observe and celebrate the long-anticipated event. Micronesian Seminar (known … Continue reading MicSem Library, Treasure Trove of Micronesian History, Reopened on Yap
15,000th book mailed to young child on Yap
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL) is a community-based program providing children with free, home-delivered books from birth to their 5th birthday. The Imagination Library was founded and created by beloved American songwriter, musician, actress, author and business-woman, Dolly Parton, in her hometown of Sevierville, Tennessee in 1996. The home library encourages reading at home between … Continue reading 15,000th book mailed to young child on Yap
Generator Keeps Power Flowing to School on Pohnpei
In early 2025, leaders at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School reached out to Habele, a US-nonprofit established by former Peace Corps Volunteers who lived and taught in Micronesia. The school sought assistance in addressing an urgent need caused by the ongoing, 28-days power-sharing measures announced by the Pohnpei Utilities Corporation (PUC). These measures … Continue reading Generator Keeps Power Flowing to School on Pohnpei
Habele Report Looks Back on Work in 2024
Habele is a US nonprofit, created by former Peace Corps Volunteers who lived and worked in Micronesia, and who wanted to remain engaged with the communities they served after their Peace Corps service. The word Habele is a Ulithian word. Ulithian is one of the many languages used in Micronesia. It means “to be” but … Continue reading Habele Report Looks Back on Work in 2024
YTNS Leads Efforts to Preserve Yapese Canoes
Safeguarding a Legacy at Risk Across the vast Pacific, the traditional navigation practices of Yap have long symbolized resilience, ingenuity, and deep cultural identity. These canoes are more than vessels—they are lifelines that connect the people of Yap to their past, the ocean, and each other. The art of voyaging, perfected over centuries, is deeply … Continue reading YTNS Leads Efforts to Preserve Yapese Canoes