Islands 101: Where is Micronesia?

The beautiful atoll of Ulithi (Yap State) is a picturesque example of one of Micronesia's many Outer IslandsSince Typhoon Maysak ravaged Micronesia, many Habele donors and volunteers to the “Moving Past Maysak” effort have been asking basic questions about this remote and beautiful region. Where is Micronesia?“Micronesia” is an umbrella...

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For Teachers: Your Class Can Help the Outer Islands Move Past Maysak

Habele has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support for the island communities devastated by Super Typhoon Maysak. Every donation - whether financial or material - has a direct impact on the islanders facing a massive recovery project. Thank you!Many teachers have reached out to Habele asking how...

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Moving Past Maysak: Dinner and a Movie

The recovery process from Super Typhoon Maysak will be long and arduous, but residents of Micronesia's Outer Islands are standing strong. Your support has a direct impact on the lives of many islanders who have lost everything!Earlier this month, the record-breaking storm tore through the isolated Outer Islands,...

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Moving Past Maysak: Outer Island Students Arrive on Yap

Students from storm-wrecked Ulithi have  arrived on Yap. Please consider giving to provide them with necessary toiletries and school supplies.Outer Island students are facing unique challenges in the wake of Super Typhoon Maysak.Every year, hundreds of children from dozens of isolated islands travel across the open ocean –...

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Moving Past Maysak: McREL Direct Links

Habele is working with McREL International to organize a direct bridge of donations from US students to Island students recovering from the storm.Early in April, a massive super typhoon ravaged Micronesia, a chain of remote islands scattered across the Western Pacific, about 500 miles east of the Phillipines.Home to a primarily subsistence...

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Moving Past Maysak: Action Grants!

Early in April, a massive super typhoon ravaged Micronesia, a chain of remote islands strewn across the Western Pacific.Home to a primarily subsistence economy, Micronesia's most remote "Outer Islands" lay directly in Super Typhoon Maysak's violent path. The islands have deep historic and strategic ties to the US.Habele has been sending Response Kits and Recovery Kits to families and local...

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Typhoon Maysak: How can I help Micronesia recover?

Early in April, a massive typhoon ravaged Micronesia, a chain of remote islands strewn across the Western Pacific.Home to a primarily subsistence economy, several of Micronesia's most remote "Outer Islands" lay directly in Super Typhoon Maysak's violent path. The islands have deep historic and strategic ties to the US.Particularly hard hit were the Atolls of Ulithi...

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Micronesia is "Moving Past Maysak!"

Habele donors and volunteers are answering the call of those who've endured Super Typhoon Maysak! The record breaking storm devastated low lying islands and atolls of Yap State, Micronesia. You can help.As contributions come in -through Paypal or to 701 Gervais St, Set 150-244, Columbia SC 29201- volunteers...

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Typhoon Response Kits: Moving Past Maysak

Habele donors and volunteers are answering the call of those who've endured Super Typhoon Maysak! That record breaking storm devastated low lying islands and atolls of Yap State, Micronesia. You can help!Habele volunteers have begun assembling simple kits based on the specific requests of on-island partners at schools and...

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Donate Now for Typhoon Maysak Recovery (Micronesia)

Tuesday a massive typhoon ravaged Micronesia, a chain of remote islands strewn across the Western Pacific. You can help the recovery.Home to a primarily subsistence economy, several of Micronesia's most remote "Outer Islands" lay directly in Super Typhoon Maysak's violent path. The islands have deep historic and strategic...

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Typhoon Maysak Recovery

Please pause and donate to Habele Fund, or another reputable nonprofit, supporting the recovery. Habele701 Gervais,STE 150-244Columbia SC 29201 ...

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