(Colonia, Yap) A US nonprofit, established by former Peace Corps Volunteers, is awarding tuition scholarships to 151 students across the Federated States of Micronesia. Funded entirely by the donations of individual Americans, Habele scholarships help cover tuition costs at high performing independent elementary and high schools within the FSM. Habele’s tuition scholarships ensure bright, hardworking … Continue reading 151 students across FSM awarded Habele Tuition Scholarships
Young Island Readers Advancing Youth Literacy into Yap’s Remote Outer Islands
More than 500 children across Yap State, from birth to age five, are receiving a book each month from Young Island Readers The program, a partnership between US nonprofit Habele and the Imagination Library, aims to foster a lifelong love of learning and literacy but introducing small children to the joys of reading in their … Continue reading Young Island Readers Advancing Youth Literacy into Yap’s Remote Outer Islands
MicSem Library Set to Reopen in Yap After Successful Fundraiser
Tens of thousands of dollars are headed to Yap to re-open the Micronesian Seminar Library, now situated on the campus of Yap Catholic High School. Over four decades, Micronesian Seminar built an internationally recognized library of over 120,000 documents, photos and recordings. After MicSem operations ended in 2012 the library was ultimately relocated to the … Continue reading MicSem Library Set to Reopen in Yap After Successful Fundraiser
Habele Matching Donations to Reopen MicSem Library
Over four decades, Micronesian Seminar (MicSem) built an internationally recognized library with 24,000 print titles, 82,000 historical photos, more than 800 videos, and 22,000 audio tracks. When MicSem operations ended in 2012, its library was stored at Xavier High School in Chuuk, and recently moved to Yap. Relocation has saved the physical assets of the … Continue reading Habele Matching Donations to Reopen MicSem Library
Scholarship established to honor legacy of Jim Stovall
Habele, a US nonprofit established by former Peace Corps Volunteers, has announced the establishment of a memorial scholarship that honors the life and legacy of the late Jim Stovall. James T. Stovall, III provided the people of Micronesia with expert legal counsel for more than 50 years, beginning his service before the establishment of the … Continue reading Scholarship established to honor legacy of Jim Stovall
Report highlights Habele’s expanded support for Micronesian Students and Schools
Habele, a US nonprofit that serves students and schools across Micronesia, has released its annual report for 2023. The report details another year of expanded service across the Federated States. Among the highlights: 126 Tuition Scholarships were awarded to elementary and high school students across Micronesia for the 2023-24 school year; 95 boxes of books … Continue reading Report highlights Habele’s expanded support for Micronesian Students and Schools
3,000th book mailed to Yap so far in 2023
“Young Island Readers” is a book-a-month donation program that provides children in Yap State from birth to age five a new age appropriate each and every month. In mid-October the 3,000th book this year will reach the Post Office box of a family on Yap. The heart of Young Island Readers is Dolly Parton’s Imagination … Continue reading 3,000th book mailed to Yap so far in 2023
125 Micronesian Students Awarded Habele Scholarships
A US nonprofit, established by former Peace Corps Volunteers, is awarding tuition scholarships to 125 students across the Federated States of Micronesia. Funded entirely by the annual donations of individual Americans, the scholarships help cover tuition costs at independent elementary and high schools within the FSM. Habele’s tuition scholarships ensure bright, hardworking students have access … Continue reading 125 Micronesian Students Awarded Habele Scholarships
125 Micronesian Students Awarded Habele Tuition Scholarships
A US nonprofit, established by former Peace Corps Volunteers, is awarding tuition scholarships to 125 students across the Federated States of Micronesia. Funded entirely by the annual donations of individual Americans, the scholarships help cover tuition costs at independent elementary and high schools within the FSM. Habele’s tuition scholarships ensure bright, hardworking students have access … Continue reading 125 Micronesian Students Awarded Habele Tuition Scholarships
125 Micronesian Students Awarded Habele Tuition Scholarships
A US nonprofit, established by former Peace Corps Volunteers, is awarding tuition scholarships to 125 students across the Federated States of Micronesia. Funded entirely by the annual donations of individual Americans, the scholarships help cover tuition costs at independent elementary and high schools within the FSM. Habele’s tuition scholarships ensure bright, hardworking students have access … Continue reading 125 Micronesian Students Awarded Habele Tuition Scholarships