Programs

We value the spirit of partnership with anyone of goodwill to work with us in accomplishing our mission of helping the Micronesians in Hawai’i to become prosperous members of society.

Education

We empower our Micronesian children to become productive, ethical, and positive leaders in Hawaii and the region by engaging in educational programs and opportunities.

  1. Educational Research: MU-BI co-sponsors educational research projects to document the experiences of the Micronesian diaspora in Hawai’i. Topics have included discrimination, fishing practices, rights and responsibilities, and charter school feasibility study.
  2. Hawaii Board of Education Partnership: MU-BI organizes and facilitated focus meetings on behalf of Hawaii Board of Education to help improve education for all of our kids.
  3. Bilingualism Task Force: MU-BI Board members have served on the Advisory Board for DOE Multilingualism Task Force to help produce the updates to the Policy 105-14 Multilingualism for Equitable Education
  4. School Outreach: MU-BI members visit school campuses to provide cultural training for teachers and also provide mentorship, encouragement, and support for Micronesian students
  5. Pacific Youth Empowerment for Success (PacYES): MU-BI has been leading the annual youth conference aimed to inspire and empower Pacific high school students on the Big Island for college, career, and community readiness. Visit website
  6. Navigating Success Academy: Initial plans have started to establish a Micronesian culture-based public charter school.
  7. Ethnic Graduations: MU-BI leaders have been part of the Remathau Graduation in Kona celebrating the accomplishments of students from the outer islands of Yap.

Health

MU-BI collaborates with local health care providers and agencies to support a healthy and safe community.

  1. COFA Health Fest: MU-BI host health care event annually to help enroll people into Obamacare health insurance, get free health screening, eye care, and other health resources.
  2. Health Insurance : MU-BI cosponsors activities to help sign up Micronesians for the Affordable Care Act aka Obamacare sponsored insurance.

Immigration

We co-sponsor workshops and events to help inform the Micronesian migrant community on policies, laws, and regulations that impact their lives.

  1. Hawaii County office of Immigration
  2. FSM Embassy DC & Hawaii Consulate Office
  3. RMI Embassy DC & Hawaii Consulate Office
  4. Palau Embassy DC & Hawaii Consulate 

Culture

We promote and celebrate the diverse and unique Micronesian cultures in Hawaii by co-sponsoring activities throughout the island and the state.

  1. Celebrate Micronesia Festival: MU-BI co-sponsors the Annual Celebrate Micronesia Festival in Honolulu to celebrate and honor our own cultures and provide a sense of identity to the kids.
  2. Cultural Enriching Program: Aim to provide cultural education to young Micronesians.

Empowerment

We sponsor empowerment workshops and classes to support self-sufficiency for our Micronesian immigrant community.

  1. Tax Workshops
  2. Voter Education & Registration