About us

Beginning With Listening

Hoʻōla ʻŌiwi Foundation is a new nonprofit growing in West Hawaiʻi. We are here to listen, learn and build relationships before deciding where our work can be most useful.

Reddish brown Mauna landscape beneath an expansive blue sky

For those who came before
and those yet to come.

Who we are

Rooted in Kuleana

We care deeply about West Hawaiʻi and the people who call this place home.

We do not want to enter communities assuming we already know what people need. Our approach is to talk story, learn from people already doing the work, notice where gaps exist and build partnerships before creating programs.

We center Kānaka ʻŌiwi and long standing kamaʻāina families while welcoming people who share a commitment to the well being of Hawaiʻi.

Our approach

How We Are Growing

We are still learning where we can make a meaningful contribution.

01

Listen First

We begin by hearing from families, educators, practitioners and people already serving our community.

02

Build Relationships

Trust takes time. We want to know the people and organizations around us before deciding what to create.

03

Learn Together

Research, conversation and lived experience help us understand where gaps exist and where support may be useful.

04

Grow Responsibly

Our work will take shape with community, through partnerships and with care for the kuleana we hold.

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What We Hear
Shapes What Comes Next

Every conversation helps us understand our community more clearly. We welcome the chance to learn from your experience.

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