The purpose of this campaign is to assist us in furthering our efforts in bringing together Middle Schools, High Schools, and College Students to explore their dreams, identity, and potential to make a positive impact in our community.
Thanks to the support of many in our community, last year's 5th Micronesian Youth Summit event received an overwhelming response, raising more than $38,000 in funds to put on the 5th Annual Micronesian Youths Summit. Considering the economic hardship sponsors like you endured this year, this outpouring of support is a testament to your commitment for the community to continue investing in education to prepare our next generation of leaders. Together, we were able to register 620 attendees; yet had interest for close to 1000 students; and another 112 parents and service providers also attended the event.
The event has outgrown the UH Campus Center Ballroom. Last year, many students, parents, and service providers had to be turned away. The MYS serves students from across the state, and in 2024, students from mainland USA and Micronesia plan to join us.
It is with this in mind that we ask you to join us once again to put on our 6th Annual Micronesian Youth Summit February 17, 2024, at the Hawai’i Convention Center. We are needing a bigger space to fit students from all different ethnicity, parents, service providers, and Hawaii and Micronesian Leaders from across the state and with some visiting from the mainland USA. The total costs of the event is $95,000. We have collected closed to our goal and just need $10,000 for food and leis.
Mahalo, kinisou chapur, kommagar, sulang, kommol tata, kulo mulalap, and thank you very much!