Red Cross readiness comes through volunteer engagement, training, and public education
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The primary objective of the Pacific Islands Regional Leadership visit November 4-7, 2025, was to commit Red Cross support to the American Samoa government, loc

![Swain’s Island Representative Su’a Alex Jennings, American Samoa CVL Honorary Board Member Vaito’a Hans Langkilde, who helped facilitate the visit of regional leaders Molly Schmidt Regional CEO, Renise Bayne Regional Disaster Officer, and Julie Greenly Regional Service to the Armed Forces Director, with Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula. [photo supplied] Meeting with Red Cross with American Samoa leaders](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/red-cross-leadership-trip-to-as-1-647x375.jpg?itok=wGnqncA-)
![This ‘Talanoa’ not only brought young people together and created safe spaces for them to discuss their social challenges and reflect on effective strategies, but also allowed them to explore ways to help their families and communities. [photo supplied] Samoa Support Group](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/samoa_support_systems.jpeg?itok=61s16Q_y)
![The five‑member team representing the American Samoa Powerlifting Federation (ASPF) made their historic debut at the 2025 Oceania Regional Powerlifting Championships in Christchurch, New Zealand. (L‑R: Emau Siaosi, Justin Pedro, Lesmarie Ioane, Frank Asi, John Ioane. In front: ASPF President Ed Imo and Ben Imo, proudly holding their IPF Level 2 Coaching Certification — the highest coaching qualification in the International Powerlifting Federation.) [courtesy photo] The five‑member team representing the American Samoa Powerlifting Federation](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/team_am._samoa.jpg?itok=fLJOYdhr)






