Jo-Jikum
Jo-Jikum is a Marshall Islands-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering Marshallese youth to turn the tides, become change-makers and creators, and contribute to the survival of their lush, thriving islands. Jo-Jikum means “your home” or “your place” in Marshallese. It stands for “Jodrikdrik in Jipan̄ Ene Eo Ekutok Maroro” which loosely translates to “Youth helping the land that is green and lush.” Their mission is to support the next generation of Marshallese to navigate and develop solutions to environmental issues impacting their islands such as pollution, climate change, and nuclear legacies.
***Categories: Climate, Individuals,Youth
Marshallese Educational Initiative
The Marshallese Educational Initiative (MEI), founded in Arkansas in 2009, works to raise awareness of Marshallese history and create a constructive dialogue around climate change. The Marshall Islands have been subject to decades of American nuclear testing and climate change consequences. Through their educational programs and participation in international climate conventions, such as COP24, the Initiative is working for a more just and sustainable future for people within and outside the Marshallese community.
***Climate, Education, Individual
Women United Together Marshall Islands
Women United Together Marshall Islands is dedicated to improving the lives of Marshallese women and their families, as well as upholding the values of Marshallese culture in a changing world. Alongside their programs addressing domestic violence, child development, and substance abuse, the NGO aims to protect Marshallese human rights and safeguard the island environment and its natural resources.
***Conservation, Equity, Individual
