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Alarming Rates of TB

Leaders from the Pacific are meeting to renew their efforts against Tuberculosis in Oceania. Sadly it seems there is much work to be done.… Dr Rodgers highlighted a disturbing trend in TB rates among central Pacific Island countries with a 33% rise in all types of TB between...

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Property and Language in the Outer Islands

Ownership of family lands is of prime concern to Outer Islanders, and works through a complicated matrilineal system ...

Steady Progress

Habele is proud to report that, as of mid July, we have reached one third of our summer fundraising goal! We are ...

What is an "Outer Island?"

Micronesia is home to many small islands, and the outer islands are the smallest.As a contemporary political grouping ...

501(c)3 Application Mailed

Today Habele mailed its IRS form 1023 Tax Exemption Application Packet. Once we receive our formal recognition, the ...

Tuba (Falubwa)

In the Outer Island of Yap the sap of coconut trees is tapped, and once fermented, it is called “tuba”, or “falubwa ...