The Department of Youth & Aging has an essential role in the State
Government since it involves and interacts with the people to
promote stable human resource development.
This Department is responsible for the welfare of the people in
Airai State in particular the youth and the elderly or senior
citizens. The Department of Youth & Aging, with the dedicated
work of Ms. Merii
Rengulbai, a former Coordinator of the department, and Ms. Debolyne
Arurang, a new and current Coordinator, diligently implements programs and activities that
promote good health, safety, education, and interests for the youth
and the senior citizens.
Several programs
and projects
have been successfully instigated and developed in the recent years, including
availability and accessibility of Adult Education (G.E.D.), Basic
Traditional Skills Training for the youths, Improved
Facilities for Sports for the youth of Airai, and Developed
Activities for the Senior Citizens to participate in annually.
For more information on programs of the Youth and Aging Department,
please contact Coordinator Ms. Debolyne Arurang or James
Johanes, Assistant Coordinator at (680) 587-3511.
