Each community school in the Outer Islands has its own small public library.  The development of this system was a major aim of the Trust Territory, and in recent years the mission has been carried forward by US Peace Corps Volunteers.  These small collections of books serve as the only source of reading material for readers living on remote and isolated atolls.

In order to sustain and expand these libraries, Habele supplies local teachers and librarians with regular book donations and school supplies.

In addition to purchasing and mailing materials for the Outer Island schools, Habele also serves to direct and deliver the donations of other groups and individuals.  The Fund regularly employs the cash gifts of our donors to covering the mailing costs of donations such as books, pens, tote bags, t-shirts, and pencils.

Support for Asor and Falalop Elementary School libraries began as the project of Habele's founders during their Peace Corps service.  Since that time the effort had reached east to the Atoll of Eauripik.  Habele continues to provide material assistance, primarily books and basic school supplies, working with the local teachers and volunteers.  Contributions are also sent directly from friends of Habele.  Partnerships with service organizations such as Girl Scouts Troops and Rotary Chapters complement the smaller donations of families and individuals.  Habele also partners with classroom teachers and library support groups located in the US.

Details of our progress and donations can be found below, as well as in our Annual Reports in the "Documents" section.
 

2008 Budget Allocation

Independent School Tuition Assistance – SEVEN SCHOLARSHIPS

• Bethania High School, Republic of Palau
  • Joeann Malchemar, Junior from Falalop, Ulithi
• SDA School, Yap
  • Shania Marpa, Fourth Grade from Mogmog, Ulithi
  • Gilmmer Marpa, Second Grade from Mogmog, Ulithi
• Saramen Chuuk Academy, Chuuk, Micronesia
  • Parky Mwarike, Freshman from Moch, Chuuk
• Berea High School, Chuuk, Micronesia
  • Mavrick Hellmas, Freshman from Ta, Chuuk
  • Jodie Sam, Freshman from Kuttu, Chuuk
  • Bradley Rubin, Junior from LeKinioch, Chuuk

Public School and Library Support – EIGHT MAILINGS

• Purchased School Supplies – Mailed to Eauripik
  • 20 Boxes, Eauripik Community School, 02/25/2008
• Purchased School Supplies – Mailed to Eauripik
  • 2 Boxes, Eauripik Community School, 03/16/2008
• Purchased School Supplies – Mailed to Ulithi, Yap
  • 4 Boxes, Asor and Falalop Elementary School, 03/16/2008
• Purchased School Supplies – Mailed to Weno, Chuuk
  • 4 Boxes, Moch Elementary School, 06/17/2008
• Donated Shirts – Mailed to Ulithi
  • 4 Boxes, Outer Island Elementary School, 07/01/2008
• Purchased Library Supplies – Mailed to Eauripik
  • 2 Boxes, Eauripik Community School, 10/12/2008
• Purchased School Supplies
  • 2 Boxes, Fais and Wooleai Elementary Schools, 11/12/2008
• Donated School Supplies – Mailed to Yap
  • 2 boxes, Students attending SDA School, 12/10/2008

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    Habele Outer Island
    Education Fund
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    Suite 150-244
    Columbia, SC  29201

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