by Dr. Vid Raatior | Jun 25, 2010 | Blog, Featured Article, Social Justice
Bridging Local Needs with Global Resources! Since the Compact of Free Association went into effect, there has been a steady exodus of outer islanders in search of better life for themselves and their families. Many of our outer islanders living overseas in Guam,...
by Dr. Vid Raatior | Jun 23, 2010 | Blog, Featured Article, Social Justice
Energizing the Young Generation for Civic Engagement! The youth have been the backbone of our community activities in Chuuk. Ironically, they have also been the least resourced. Their voices are not readily heard because of the cultural misconception that youth means...
by Dr. Vid Raatior | Jun 23, 2010 | Blog, Featured Article, Social Justice
The outer islands have suffered from a lack of leadership and sustainable economic development strategies. Despite millions of dollars of Compact funds aimed at capital and economic improvement projects in the Northwest region, all we have to show for are bankrupted...
by Dr. Vid Raatior | Jun 23, 2010 | Blog, Featured Article, Social Justice
Preventive health care must be improved to combat the increase of obesity, diabetes, and other health problems in the outer islands of the Northwest region. In a State which suffers from incompetent leadership and lack of resources, the only sure medicine that has...
