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The Power of Learning and Caring Mentorship

Hut Academe is a virtual youth mentorship and ministry platform founded by Dr. Bwarenaba B'areta Kautu. Growing up and educated in a thatched-roof hut on a remote atoll in the Pacific Islands, Dr. Kautu defied the odds, earning a Ph.D. in cell/molecular biology (neuroscience emphasis) at The University of Alabama (USA) before the age of 30. He later became a professor in the USA, a scientist at Harvard Medical School (Harvard University), and a Visiting Fellow at the University of Cambridge (UK). He has guided and mentored students accepted to Ph.D. and M.D. programs at MIT, Harvard, Cambridge, and Oxford, just to name a few. In 2023, upon the recommendation of States Parties, Dr. Kautu was appointed by the Ambassador of Mexico to the United Nations to serve on a scientific advisory group, which advises U.N. Ambassadors, and government Diplomats. Dr. Kautu has been recognized with numerous awards including the Distinguished Medal of Honor (Ana Kamoamoa Kiribati) bestowed by the President of the Republic of Kiribati Taneti Maamau. Now, he aims to mentor and minister to youth worldwide through Hut Academy. Discover more about Dr. Kautu's humble life story and motivation behind the founding of Hut Academe below:

Motivation

Hut Academe is dedicated to offering academic and life mentorship to young individuals from the Pacific, USA, and globally. Raised on a remote atoll in the Republic of Kiribati by his grandmother (Kaarite Titiba) who lacked formal education, and later by his aunt (Tekarawarawa B'areta) Dr. Kautu developed a profound appreciation for resilience and determination. As a child, he engaged in activities like climbing coconut trees and fishing for a living. Despite facing hardships, he managed to complete his primary education in a humble thatched hut classroom, an experience that shaped his commitment to empowering disadvantaged youth. Driven by his personal journey, Dr. Kautu is deeply passionate about creating meaningful impact in the lives of young people, striving to equip them with essential skills and guidance for a brighter future. Dr. Kautu is acutely aware of the hurdles many young people encounter and is fervently committed to making a positive impact in their lives. Through Hut Academe, Dr. Kautu seeks to impart invaluable guidance and wisdom, drawing from his own life experiences to inspire and mentor the next generation of leaders.

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MINISTRY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
***To access Hut Academe's virtual appointment programs and services below, individuals below 18 years of age must be accompanied by parents/guardians

Empowering The Next Generation

CARING MENTORSHIP

Are you a student attending a university/college or planning to attend one in the USA, Pacific, or abroad? Do you sometimes feel lost and unsure about your life path? We offer mentorship programs to help guide  the next generation of  leaders. Dr. Kautu believes that you do NOT need to attend a prestigious institution to gain wisdom and to be happy in life. Contact us to book a virtual appointment. 

WISDOM RESILIENCE AND DETERMINATION

Hut Academe's development services and ministry aim to help youth build the right wisdom and a foundation for resilience and determination. Contact us to book a virtual appointment with Dr. Kautu to get guidance in this area.  See the instructions below on how to book appointment

TRUE HUMILITY

From a humble thatched hut on a secluded Pacific island to the prestigious halls of Harvard and Cambridge, and to the distinguished advisory role in the United Nations, Dr. Kautu attributes his life's triumphs to the profound virtue of humility. Kautu's perspective on humility diverges from conventional teachings. He believes that instilling TRUE HUMILITY is crucial in guiding the next generation. Book a virtual appointment with Dr. Kautu to get coaching and wisdom in this area.

VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE

Are you unsure about your career path? Hut Academe's vocational guidance services aim to assist youth in exploring their passions and discovering possible  career pathways. Contact us to  book a virtual appointment with Dr. Kautu to get guidance in this area. See the instructions below on how to make an appointment. 

Please send an email to: hutacademy.org@gmail.com to request a virtual appointment with Dr. Kautu

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Please include the following information: 

1. Your FULL NAME

2. Your AGE

3. Name of COUNTRY and CITY of your residence

4. STATE and SPECIFY the reason/topic you want to discuss with Dr. Kautu

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