By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — Women from Melekeok and Aimeliik states are building new pathways to financial independence and environmental stewardship through giant clam farming, launching a training program this January in Melekeok focused on sustainable aquaculture and small-business development. The Giant Clam Aquaculture Farming initiative equips women gleaners and fishers with practical skills […]
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Women Lead All MAFE Bureaus for the First Time
By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau (December 11, 2025) — “Women are stronger than ever and taking on bigger roles,” says Ilima Kloulchad, one of three young Palauan women now leading all bureaus under the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Environment (MAFE), a milestone reflecting a broader shift in who stewards the nation’s natural resources. For […]