Native Hawaiian Philanthropy

Native Hawaiian Philanthropy

A) Native Hawaiian Philanthropy (NHP) will empower native Hawaiian communities with the resources and support to improve the socio-economic conditions of NHO (Native Hawaiian Organizations) and our lāhui. B) Increase active participation, engagement and understanding of native Hawaiian and Hawaiʻi BIPOC communities with philanthropic funders and organizations. ​C) Support culturally-grounded projects and organizations that help…

Kauai Habitat for Humanity

Kauai Habitat for Humanity

Our primary program is the New Home Construction Program. Homebuyers in the program must meet all Kaua‘i Habitat guidelines. Under the New Home Construction Program, interested homebuyers have two options. One option is to purchase a house and lot in the ‘Ele‘ele Iluna subdivision or the Waimea Huakai subdivision. The second option involves building a Habitat house on a lot that…

Hawaii Island Humane Society

Hawaii Island Humane Society

Mahalo for your interest in Hawaii Island Humane Society. When you join the Hawaii Island Humane Society’s ‘Ohana, you are joining a community of volunteers and staff committed to providing a progressive and fear-free approach of care and love to all our shelter guests. Volunteers are a valuable and essential asset to our organization, and…

Uluhaʻo o Hualalai INC

Uluhaʻo o Hualalai INC

Uluhaʻo o Hualalai is a small non-profit started with the Duarte ʻOhana to care for the wahi pana of mauka Hualālai. We are operating with a small staff dedicated to foster Kona ʻohana in this special place while engaging in stewardship opportunities and honoring natural and cultural protocol. 

Waikōloa Dry Forest Initiative

Waikōloa Dry Forest Initiative

The Waikōloa Dry Forest Initiative was formed in 2011 to protect, promote, and restore a native Hawaiian dry forest. After years of grassroots advocacy in the community and collaboration with the Waikōloa Village Outdoor Circle, the Waikōloa Dry Forest Preserve was established to protect many of the remaining native trees in the region. Since then,…