A special note of thanks to the Nunn family whose long-term commitment to education and personal empowerment continues to manifest itself through their support and encouragement. Thanks! -Habele.

Sirow. It is with the greatest of reverence and humility that Habele extends our sympathies to the family and friends of Glen Nery, who passed from our presence late last week. His energy and ambition are sorely missed.

FSM Mourns Death of Soldiers

It’s official! On September 19th, 2006 the Habele Outer Island Education Fund received notification from the IRS that it has been granted exemption from Federal income tax under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

For more information on what this means we suggest you look at
this wikipedia article, as well as this IRS page.

Simply put, we are now fully “charitable” (as of September 13, 2006 – the processing date) and all donations are deductible, including gifts back to May 4, 2006 (our initial date of incorporation).

Habele would like to extend its gratitude to the numerous legal, policy, and tax experts who selflessly donated their time and talent to help us reach this point. We look forward to continuing our efforts, now as a full 501c3, and working towards expanding educational opportunities for Outer Island children in the impoverished former colony of Micronesia.

Habele is proud to announce that two full-tuition scholarships have been awarded to Outer Island students for the 2006-07 school year. Both awardees will be attending an all-girls private secondary school in the Republic of Palau. In accordance with the Habele scholarship contract these pupils will need to maintain a minimum GPA, as well as a spotless disciplinary record. Transportation costs to and from Palau will be paid for by the students' families.

The winners were selected on account of their exceptional primary school performance, their dedicated involvement in cultural and community activities, as well as the fact that both lost a parent at an early age.

Habele would like to extend its gratitude to the wide range of private donors who have made these scholarships possible. US and Micronesian citizens alike, as well as members of the Habele Board have worked hard to approach our fundraising goals. We are still compiling the money for the spring semester tuition. As the school year begins we look forward to supporting our award winners, as well as working with teachers and volunteers in the Outer Islands to support the community schools there. More information about our ongoing projects here.