by Dr. Vid Raatior | Jun 27, 2010 | Blog, Education, Featured Article, Social Justice
An educated citizenry is the key to breaking the cycle of disempowerment among the people in the Northwest region in Chuuk. No single issue deserves top priority in the outer islands today than the ensuring of adequate education for our children. It is imperative that...
by Dr. Vid Raatior | Jun 27, 2010 | Blog, Featured Article, Social Justice
“We cannot separate action for justice from the proclamation of the Word of God.” Inspired by the words of the late Fr. Pedro Arrupe, SJ, Jesuit Superior General (1965-1983), we call for a political system that is inspired by faith. Our small island communities with...
by Dr. Vid Raatior | Jun 25, 2010 | Blog, Featured Article, Social Justice
Protecting Our Natural Resources for Future Generations! The care of our lands, seas, and air is the responsibility of every Chuukese citizen. The government must provide adequate funding, leadership, and programs to educate the public in the proper stewardship of our...
by Dr. Vid Raatior | Jun 25, 2010 | Blog, Featured Article, Social Justice
Having Access to Information & Resources! The distance of the outer islands from the main centers poses a real challenge of access to resources and valuable information. In a technologically advanced age, there is no reason why these outer islands should not have...
by Dr. Vid Raatior | Jun 25, 2010 | Blog, Featured Article, Social Justice
Empowering Women’s Leadership Roles! Much like the rest of the world, Chuuk is undergoing a paradigm shift in recognizing the importance of women in leadership roles. Women have traditionally been the backbone of the family, a role that has over time become a cause of...
by Dr. Vid Raatior | Jun 25, 2010 | Blog, Featured Article, Social Justice
Reuniting People On Issues Rather Than Relations! Political campaigns and elections have become a source of divisiveness and corruption in our families, clans, communities, State, and even our nation. On one hand it has become standard practice among many incumbent...
