UOG Horizons: Knowledge for Life - Strong villages start with what we already have

UOG Horizons: Knowledge for Life - Strong villages start with what we already have

UOG Horizons: Knowledge for Life - Strong villages start with what we already have


8/7/2026
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Latte stones are seen at Sen. Angel Leon Guerrero Santos Latte Stone Memorial Park in Hagåtña on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Frank San Nicolas/The Guam Daily Post
Peter Barcinas
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When we think about improving our villages, we often focus on what we don’t have - the programs, funding or facilities we wish we could get from outside. But sometimes, the fastest way to make improvements in the community is to look closely at what we already have and build from there.

 At the UOG Land Grant Extension Service, we have a community development team that helps community leaders and organizations take stock of their “assets.” These assets aren’t just buildings or money. They include people’s skills, local traditions, cultural sites, natural spaces, community organizations, and even the way neighbors look out for one another. In short - the things that make each village unique.

Read the full story at The Guam Daily Post