NGOs

Putting some finishing touches to the mural, Honolulu Central Middle School

Putting some finishing touches to the mural. Photo © Christine Germano.

NGOs and non-profit organisations working to empower Marshallese people, and to promote health and sustainability in the RMI and the Pacific islands.


The Island Research and Education Initiative

Carries out scientific and educational work to uphold the unique and cultural legacies of Pacific islanders.
IREI

Jambo Arts

A community arts organisation fostering creativity in the Marshall Islands and abroad.
Jambo Arts

Jo Jikum

Aims to provide Marshallese youth with skills needed to navigate environmental issues impacting their land.
Jo Jikum

The Marshall Islands Red Cross Society

Provides numerous services, such as first-aid services for community events, on behalf of the United States government.
The Marshall Islands Red Cross Society

The Okeanos Foundation

Supports Pacific island states in building and operating fossil-fuel-free traditional sailing canoes for their daily passenger and cargo transportation needs, and conducts culturally-based education and research
The Okeanos Foundation

Pacific Resources for Education and Learning (PREL)

Collaborates with schools, agencies, and communities to transform school programmes throughout the Pacific.
Pacific Resources for Education and Learning (PREL)

Waan Aelōn̄ in Majel (WAM)

Instructs young Marshallese people in sailing outrigger canoes to transfer life skills and generate income.
Waan Aelōn̄ in Majel (WAM)

We Are Oceania

Collaborative project aimed at centralising the support system of all Micronesian communities, families, and individuals in Hawaii.
We Are Oceania

Women United Together Marshall Islands (WUTMI)

Works to advance the causes and improve the lives of Marshallese women and their families.
Women United Together Marshall Islands (WUTMI)

Youth-to-Youth in Health

Aims to resolve and prevent health and social problems among young people in the RMI, including the prevention of teenage pregnancy.
Youth-to-Youth in Health