NGARCHELONG STATE: COME FOR THE WALK, STAY FOR THE MOVIE, AND TAKE PART IN THE TWO DAY SPAY AND NEUTER CLINIC

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Koror, Palau- October 12, 2026- The Palau Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) in collaboration with the Civic Action Team, invites pet owners, animal lovers, and the general public to a fun filled community event on Friday October 16, 2026, at Bai ra Mengellakl in Ngarchelong. The event will begin Friday afternoon with a walkathon, followed by a movie night, and on the following days will continue with PAWS’ spay/neuter clinics.

The exciting event brings together pets and their owners for an evening of exercise, entertainment, and community bonding while promoting responsible pet ownership.

The walkathon registration will begin at 5PM, followed by the walkathon at 5:30PM. Participants are encouraged to bring their furry companions on leashes and enjoy a refreshing walk alongside fellow animal lovers.Following the walkathon, attendees can relax and enjoy a movie screening beginning at 7PM.

PAWS and CAT encourage everyone to join the fun and help make this a memorable evening for the Ngarchelong community.

The following days, Saturday and Sunday, October 17-18, 2026, PAWS will host a spay and neuter clinic at Bai ra Mengellakl from 9AM-1PM both days. The clinic will provide an important opportunity for pet owners to help prevent unwanted litters and support the health and well being of their animals.

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Glowy Demei; Community Advocate

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Glowy is a passionate community advocate from Palau, dedicated to empowering young people and families through youth, cultural, and marine…

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Elsei Tellei: A Palauan artist and designer

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(Youn Pacific Leaders Facebook) Elsei is a Palauan artist and designer who creates work inspired by Palauan lifestyle, culture, and environment. Since 2020, she has worked as a professional creator under her studio, Tiuladokow Artwork, named for a tree that grows in the sand by the sea (doko).

Strengthening cultural identity and resilience: As co-founder and president of Create Belau, Elsei cultivates artists and celebrates contemporary art inspired by tradition and culture — building the strong cultural identity that helps communities stay resilient against outside threats, including transnational crime.

Countering transnational crime through community engagement: Through exhibitions, workshops, and educational programs, Create Belau creates platforms for communities to engage with important social, cultural, and environmental issues — including raising awareness of the challenges transnational crime poses to Palau’s culture, environment, and way of life.

Empowering the next generation of artists: By cultivating artists and creating opportunities for creative expression, Elsei helps ensure young Palauans have meaningful, legitimate pathways to contribute to their communities — reinforcing the social fabric that strengthens resilience across the Pacific.

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