KOSRAE, Federated States of Micronesia — In a testament to enduring trans-Pacific ties, a 40-foot shipping container packed with hospital equipment, school supplies, and household appliances arrived on the shores of Kosrae this week, delivering a wave of relief to one of the most remote communities in Micronesia. The grassroots humanitarian effort, coordinated by Honolulu-based … Continue reading Nonprofits, Diaspora Groups, and Local Leaders Collaborate on Donation to Kosrae
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
US-Yapese Partnership on Display at Schools Across Yap
The school year on is well underway, and for some students on Yap it's a bit brighter than they may have expected upon return to campus. Over the summer a small group of Marines and Sailors were busy sprucing up their schools. Koa Moana U.S. Marines and Sailors of Combat Logistics Battalion 13, Combat Logistics … Continue reading US-Yapese Partnership on Display at Schools Across Yap