The ‘Ohana Memorial Support: COVID-19 COFA Funeral Assistance Program provides financial help to citizens of Compact of Free Association (COFA) nations who have lost a family member to COVID-19.
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WAO Launches COFA Funeral Assistance Program
The City and County of Honolulu’s Office of Economic Revitalization (OER) announced Tuesday the launch of the ʻOhana Memorial Support: COVID-19 COFA Funeral Assistance Program.
Micronesian One-Stop Center
Our Micronesian One-Stop Center provides a range of services to assist Micronesians living in the state, including help with legal documents, education on local laws, pre-employment skills training, housing guidance,…
Micronesian Youth Summit 2025
The 7th Annual Micronesian Youth Summit (MYS) on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at the Hawai'i Convention Center, brings together Micronesian youth to explore their strength, potentials and futures. Organized by…
A+JOJO Scholarship
The Dr. Joakim Peter Memorial Scholarship honors the legacy and memory of the late Dr. Joakim "Jojo" Peter, one of the cofounders of WAO. Founded by a group of Jojo’s…
CEO Josie Howard received Health Equity Champion Award
Congratulations to our fearless CEO Mrs. Josie Howard, also an Omidyar Fellows who was recognized with the Health Equity Champion Partner Advocate Award at the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health…