GRASSROOTS
SOCIAL CHANGE
SINCE 1972
Amplifying
Social Change in Hawai'i
Hawai'i People's Fund supports, funds, and amplifies the work of Hawai'i-based grassroots organizations challenging systems of oppression.
Building Community Power Since 1972!
HPF is the only organization in the world specifically addressing the needs of grassroots progressive movement builders in Hawaiʻi by directing community-raised funds and progressive funding opportunities to those on the ground engaged in the work.
Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea 2026
In 1985, Hawaiian patriot Dr. Kekuni Blaisdell, renowned leader of the modern Hawaiian movement, reestablished the celebration of Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea, Sovereignty Restoration Day, at Thomas Square, as a vehicle to reclaim and restore self determination. Through decades of grassroots organizing, this renewed observance has manifested in a unique space for dialogue and education on critical Kanaka Maoli issues, and serves as a safe space to rally commitments and move them towards ACTION The main event in Honolulu is on Sunday, July 26th at Thomas Square, preceded by multiple free, public opportunities in July and August to commemorate, celebrate, and educate while building community capacity to exercise EA today and into the future.
What's Our Community Doing
Our community partners across Hawai'i are hard at work ~
here's a look at what they're up to!
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Hawai'i Rising Podcast
Tune in to Hawai'i Rising, a podcast profiling the incredible work of our community partners! Each week will feature an in-depth thirty minute episode, inviting listeners to feel the pulse of social change work in Hawai'i.
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