Koror, Palau – On August 23, the Reng Collective officially launched a youth empowerment workshop, attracting over 50 young participants from Palau, aged 18 to 30.
Under the theme “Rising Tides and Rising Voices,” the workshop featured presentations from national leaders and experts in areas such as climate conservation, culture, and community development. Notable attendees included President Surangel Whipps Jr., Minister Ngiraibelas Tmetuchel, and Chief of Staff Landisang Kotaro.
Founded by Palauan youth leaders Kenly Kenneth, Janine Tewid, and Ayanna Ramarui, the Reng Collective is grounded in the Palauan concept of “Reng.” The organization aims to empower youth involvement in addressing climate change, conservation, cultural preservation, and community development.
The Reng Collective previously held a soft launch on July 26 in collaboration with the Taiwan-Palau Student Association, organizing a trash collection initiative at Ngereblobang Island that gathered 24 bags of waste.
The workshop and related events were supported by the Young Pacific Leaders Program, with backing from the U.S. State Department and the Sustainable Ocean Alliance. (By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang)