our mission
Atawe Design was founded with the mission of using web design to help connect the local needs of non-profit organizations in Micronesia with global resources.
our belief
We believe that technology can be used to positively affect the organizations whose mission is to bring positive development to the Pacific island nations. We believe that these small developing Pacific island nations have a rightful place in the vastly globalized society. While having a website does not in itself solve their problems, we believe it does give a voice and a channel by which the local needs can be connected with the vast array of global resources.
Atawe Design was inspired by the Pacific island value of humble service. The name, Atawe (a-tah-way), comes from the outer island Chuukese language meaning “to empower others.” Although we are open to helping all non-profit organizations, we aspire to help the needy organizations and small businesses in the Pacific islands of Micronesia.
about me
Vid Raatior is a devoted dad and husband, a member of the Pwaraka & Alengeitaw clans, an international educator, a former Jesuit, a citizen journalist, a social entrepreneur, and a web designer. Originally from the outer islands of Chuuk in the Pacific island nation of Micronesia, Vid lives in Northern California with his wife Desha and children Keala and Keoni and works at Santa Clara University.