March 28, 2026. Twenty years to the day since five island governments stood before the global community and declared they would protect their own waters and lands.

The Kiwa Women’s Work project is helping to elevate traditional knowledge and strengthen women’s leadership.
Photo:Women working in community gardens in Yap, Federated States of Micronesia.

International Women’s Day is an opportunity not only to celebrate women’s contributions to conservation, but also to recognize—and expand—the role of women in the financial systems that sustain it.

The Micronesia Conservation Trust (MCT) is honored to announce a $12 million unrestricted gift from Yield Giving, the philanthropic organization established by MacKenzie Scott. This extraordinary contribution, which follows a $6 million gift from Ms. Scott in 2022, arrives at a pivotal moment for the Pacific region and the planet.