Marshall Islands - Organizations



A number of consumers' cooperatives are in operation. The Chamber of Commerce is located on Majuro.

Marshallese society is matrilineal and organized on the basis of the clan (bwij) . The head of the clan (alap) serves as spokesman between clan members and members of the royal clan. At the community level there are youth organizations, including Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, women's organizations, and various religiously affiliated social organizations. A national women's organization began in 1986. The Red Cross is also active.

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