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$50K On the Line - DONATE NOW

$50K On the Line - DONATE NOW

Humanities Guåhan has received $200,000 in emergency support from the Mellon Foundation — a vital step forward after the sudden loss of over $750,000 in federal NEH funding earlier this month. This grant is helping us begin to stabilize, but it doesn’t close the gap.

All donations made to Humanities Guåhan will be generously matched 1:1 by the Federation of State Humanities Councils with support from the Mellon Foundation, up to $50,000. Your contribution today helps restore operations, retain staff, and sustain the cultural and educational programs that connect and uplift our island.

Humanities Guåhan is a
non-profit organization building public humanities programs with the people of Guåhan.


Our Organization

Founded in 1991 by a dedicated group of citizens from Guåhan, Humanities Guåhan is a federally recognized non-profit organization affiliated with the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), an independent federal agency. Our organization is committed to strengthening and expanding public humanities programming with the people of Guåhan, creating foundational support and educational assets for the island's people.

Our Mission

Humanities Guåhan's mission is to foster engagement and meaningful conversations, inspire critical thinking, honor the island’s many traditions, and enrich the quality of life for island residents through the power of the humanities. To achieve these aims, we organize and support a broad spectrum of public humanities programs. These include interpretative exhibitions, family literacy initiatives, a community grants program, community conversations, documentary screenings and dialogues, workshops for educators and students, literary and food democracy tours, as well as cultural workshops and performances.

Our Vision

Humanities Guåhan envisions a future where the rich historical and cultural fabric of Guåhan, in particular, the knowledge and traditions of CHamoru and Micronesian peoples, are celebrated and preserved for upcoming generations. We provide a platform for reflection, conversation, idea exchange, and ongoing learning on key topics shaping our island, all contributing to the growth and enrichment of our island and its people.

Stay connected

Even with major changes to our federal funding, we’re still here—thanks to you. 💙 ➡️ Swipe through for: 📍 How we’re operating now 📚 Program highlights like Motheread 🌺 What’s ahead, including the Marianas History Conferen
🚨We’re almost there — just $680 to go!🚨Help us reach our $4,000 milestone this week and double your impact. 🧡 Your support keeps our cultural, educational, and community programs alive and thriving. 🏡 $50K on the Line — Stand w
🎭🎨✨This is what your gift makes possible. From weaving mats to zines, scrolls, and canoes — our Art+Ideas program brought people together in the past two years to reflect, reclaim, and create. These community-rooted workshops were part of the
🌺🌴🌊Photos from Nothing Micro About Micronesia — a weekend of storytelling, movement, and magic that brought Micronesian youth experiences to the stage. Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating identity, culture, and intergeneratio
🚨$1,770 Raised — 24 Donors and Counting! We’re just getting started. Your support is helping us rebuild critical programs in literacy, culture, and community connection. 💛 Every gift gets us closer to unlocking $50,000 in matching sup
🎭 This weekend, we supported Nothing Micro About Micronesia @teadaproductions —a moving story about Micronesian youth navigating identity, migration, and family across the Pacific. 📚 In conjunction, we also hosted a workshop with students a
💛We’re off to a strong start — but we still have a long way to go. Over the weekend, we raised $1,380 to support Humanities Guåhan after losing over $750,000 in federal funding. Thanks to the Mellon Foundation, we have a shot to m
🚨Campaign Launch: $50K on the Line🚨 Today we’re launching our emergency donor campaign, and we need your help. Earlier this month, Humanities Guåhan lost over $750,000 in federal funding. Thanks to @mellonfoundation we’ve receiv
🇬🇺🌺🏝️ Si Yu’os Ma’åse’ to Governor Lou Leon Guerrero for her early and heartfelt support of our Humanities Guåhan during a time of uncertainty. As our former board chair, the Governor understands the vital role the h
🌺🇬🇺Si Yu’os ma’åse’ to Speaker Frank Blas Jr., Senator Shelly Calvo and their teams for showing support for Humanities Guåhan during this tough time! We’re grateful for leaders who recognize the value of the hu
🎙️We’re on Fanachu! LINK BELOW🔗 Featuring our Executive Director CJ Ochoco, Programs Manager Nedine Songeni, Board Members Elfrie Koshiba, Cathleen Moore-Linn, and Larry Raigetal, and founding member Dr. Robert Underwood. Humanities Gu&arin
🌺🇬🇺🎉We’re honored to share that @matsonait has donated $10,000 to support Humanities Guåhan’s 2025 programs—at a time when it matters more than ever. With the loss of federal NEH funding, this generous contribution helps

Make a donation

Join us in enriching Guåhan’s cultural landscape by contributing to Humanities Guåhan. To contribute to a specific program or project, please get in touch with our Administrative Coordinator & Program Assistant, Charissa Lynn Manibusan, at cmanibusan@humanitiesguahan.org. Every contribution helps us weave a richer tapestry of understanding and connection across our island. Together, let's shape a brighter future for our people!