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

For those who came before
and those yet to come.
Who we are
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
We are still learning where we can make a meaningful contribution.
We begin by hearing from families, educators, practitioners and people already serving our community.
Trust takes time. We want to know the people and organizations around us before deciding what to create.
Research, conversation and lived experience help us understand where gaps exist and where support may be useful.
Our work will take shape with community, through partnerships and with care for the kuleana we hold.
Keep learning with us
Every conversation helps us understand our community more clearly. We welcome the chance to learn from your experience.
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