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 2007 progress and donations can be found below, as well as in our Annual Report in the "Downloads" section.
 

2007 Budget Allocation

2007 Accomplishments

Independent School Tuition Assistance – TWO SCHOLARSHIPS

• Tuition & Fees, Bethania High School, Republic of Palau:
  • Beverly Yagdoh, Senior – Paid in Full
  • Joeann Malchemar, Junior – Paid in Full

Public School and Library Support – TEN MAILINGS

• Purchased School Supplies – Mailed to Eauripik
  • Two Boxes, Eauripik Community School (1/5/2007)
• Purchased School Supplies – Mailed to Fais
  • One Box, Fais Community School (2/18/2007)
• Purchased School Supplies – Mailed to Palau
  • One Box, Bethania High School (3/9/2007)
• Donated Clothing – Mailed to Yap and Palau
  • Two Boxes, Yap HS and Bethania HS (5/2/2007)
• Donated Educational Games – Mailed to Asor, Ulithi
  • One Box, Asor Head Start Center (6/2/2007)
• Donated Toys – Mailed to Falalop, Ulithi
  • One Box, Falalop Head Start Center (6/19/2007)
• Donated Educational Games – Mailed to Asor, Ulithi
  • Two Boxes, Asor Head Start Center (9/2/2007)
• Purchased Hand Tools – Mailed to Falalop, Woleai
  • One Box, Neighboring Island High School (11/10/2007)
• Donated Educational Games – Mailed to Falalop, Ulithi
  • Two Boxes, Falalop Head Start Center (11/30/2007)
• Donated High School Textbooks – Mailed to Falalop, Ulithi
  • Fourteen Boxes, Outer Island High School (12/8/2007)

Media – PRINT AND ONLINE COVERAGE

• Marianas Variety
  • “California Students Donate Books to FSM,” (12/11/2007)
• Saipan Tribune
  • “Two Yap Girls Obtain Scholarships,” (8/1/2007)
• Yap News Networker
  • “Habele Fund Awards Scholarships to Ulithi,” (8/4/2007)
  • “Ulithi Centers to Receive Donated Instructional Materials from Habele,” (9/14/2007)
• Pacific Magazine Online
  • “Habele Awards FSM Scholarships,” (8/4/2007)
• PalmettoScoop.com
  • “SC Group Awards More that $3,500 in Scholarships,” (7/31/2007)
• Olekoi.com
  • “Scholarships Awarded to Micronesians,” (8/1/2007)
  • “California Students Donated Books to FSM,” (9/10/2007)
• Shotpolitics.com
  • “Why is that Kid Wearing a Rick Quinn T-Shirt,” (10/11/2007)
• www.habele.org - 7,450 unique visitors
• www.habele.blogspot.com - 4,100 unique visitors

   ■ CONTACT US

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

   ■ DONATIONS

Check / Money Order

   ■ PRESS RELEASES

Scholarships Awarded to Micronesian Outer Island Students − 2007 Jul 30

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