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Photo Sources: Pohnpei State Public Information, Office of the Governor<\/strong>, Australian Embassy, Federated States of Micronesia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Christopher Cottrell<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 9, 2026, Federated State of Micronesia<\/strong>__ Australia\u2019s Ambassador to the FSM Jenny Grant recently officiated the launch of the UNICEF RISE-FSM program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to a statement from the Pohnpei State Public Information, Office of the Governor<\/a>, \u201cThe RISE-FSM project, generously funded by the Australian Government, focuses on building resilient infrastructure and strengthening essential services to support the growth, health, and well-being of children and communities across the state.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The RISE-FSM: Resilient and Inclusive School Environments through Climate-Resilient Water, Sanitation and Hygiene WASH) is a Menstrual Hygiene Management project for schools in Pohnpe, and “an important step towards improving health, safety, and learning outcomes for students across the state and the FSM,” according to a statement<\/a> from Australian Embassy, Federated States of Micronesia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Australian Ambassador Grant, together with Second Secretary Josh Critchley-Evans, attended the launch, with her saying, “Australia is proud to partner with UNICEF and the Government of Pohnpei on this important initiative. Investing in WASH in schools means investing in the health, dignity, and future of children.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pohnpei Governor Stevenson A. Joseph and UNICEF Chief of Field Office Cromwell Bacarezza applauded the support, as did other officials and community stakeholders present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The UNICEF RISE-FSM activity aims to fortify \u201csustainable development and regional security,\u201d with Ambassador Grant highlighting, \u201cthat investments in community resilience form the bedrock of a secure and prosperous future for the region.\u201d She also said that this was vital partnership between Australia, UNICEF, and the Pohnpei State Government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch her full speech here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The official statement added, \u201cPohnpei State extends its profound appreciation to Ambassador Grant and the people of Australia for their continued leadership and vital financial support for this initiative.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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