First Lady of the Federated States of Micronesia Presents Donation on International Women’s Day

KOLONIA, Pohnpei, March 8, 2024 – The First Lady of the Federated States of Micronesia, Mrs. Ancelly Simina, was happy to join Pohnpei State’s International Women’s Day Celebration, where she announced and presented a donation of $10,000 to the Pohnpei Women’s Council on behalf of the FSM national government. The presentation of this donation sums up the last of donations from the Simina-Palik administration to each of the primary women’s organizations in each of the states, as committed during the administration’s first round of state visits. In First Lady Simina’s remarks she stated: “Today is a celebration of the strength, resilience, and achievements of women from all over the world. And here in our own corner of the world, I would like to pay special tribute to the women\’s groups around our nation whose efforts work tirelessly to ensure that our women are protected, represented, and elevated. Your efforts play a critical role in our society and have undoubtedly played a direct role in the progress our young nation has made in advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment. With that said, I also recognize the challenges that still lie ahead. So often a part of that challenge is being able to access the resources you need to enable you to carry out your work and do what you do. ..so it is a privilege to be here to announce that, on behalf of the FSM national government, I will be presenting a donation of $10,000 for the Pohnpei Women\’s Council. Let this be a token of appreciation and support for the important work that you do and a reminder that today and everyday we stand by you, and your national government stands by you.Congratulations and Happy International Women’s Day.” The check was accepted by the officers of the Pohnpei Women’s Council, Likend Madolenihmw and the First Lady of Pohnpei State Dr. Aina Garstang.###