GRASSROOTS
SOCIAL CHANGE
SINCE 1972
Grantmaking
Kāmau
to keep on, continue, persevere, last, add a little more
Leaning into trust-based philanthropy practices and the incredible abundance that continues to bless our ʻohana, HPF extended 24 continuation grants to grassroots huis who have proven year over year their work towards long-lasting social change in our communities. We recognize the incredible work our partners do to advance justice in our communities, and also recognize our own kuleana to help to build capacity and sustain the general operations of Hawaiʻi-based grassroots organizations who have a proven track record of challenging systems of oppression as an HPF grantee. Theyʻve shown UP, again and again, and we are honored to support these fierce huis and the powerful force for change they are in Hawaiʻi!
Kāmau Grantees
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Maunakea Education & Awareness
Maunakea Education & Awareness educates and raises awareness of communities in Hawai’i and beyond on the spiritual, historical, cultural, environmental, and political significance of Mauna Kea and ALL sacred places, and provide cultural learning opportunities to everyone from keiki to kūpuna, residents, visitors, and others concerned about indigenous rights and responsibilities in order to create a platform for protection of sacred places and for social justice and positive change. MKEA remains pivotal as a pillar and piko for the lāhui, dedicated to keeping the movement grounded in ceremony and ritual by utilizing the ʻAha and the kapu aloha guidelines to ground supporters here and around the world in continued protocol.
Read more: Maunakea Education & AwarenessMaunakea Education & Awareness educates and raises awareness of communities in Hawai’i and beyond on the spiritual, historical, cultural, environmental, and political significance of Mauna Kea and ALL sacred places, and provide cultural learning opportunities to everyone from keiki to kūpuna, residents, visitors, and others concerned about indigenous rights and responsibilities in order to create a…
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Nā Moku Aupuni o Ko’olau Hui
Nā Moku Aupuni o Koʻolau Hui perpetuates the Kanaka Maoli traditional and customary lifestyle of Keʻanae-Wailuanui. Encompassing nearly 400 acres of loʻi, it was renowned for taro farming until commercial stream diversions completely dewatered the area.
In 2018, the community’s 30-year legal struggle resulted in the largest stream restoration in Hawaiʻiʻs history. In March, 2022 and after 35 years, the Hawaiʻi State Supreme Court ruled in Nā Moku’s favor and agreed that permits that enabled the diversions had been illegal. Families farm, fish, gather, hunt and mālama the watershed and the network of streams, tributaries and springs that are part of the 35,000 acre watershed.
Read more: Nā Moku Aupuni o Ko’olau HuiNā Moku Aupuni o Koʻolau Hui perpetuates the Kanaka Maoli traditional and customary lifestyle of Keʻanae-Wailuanui. Encompassing nearly 400 acres of loʻi, it was renowned for taro farming until commercial stream diversions completely dewatered the area. In 2018, the community’s 30-year legal struggle resulted in the largest stream restoration in Hawaiʻiʻs history. In March, 2022 and…
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Pōhaku Pelemaka
Pōhaku Pelemaka aims to protect and preserve cultural and natural resources along the Puna Coast through culture-based education and community-based input to mitigate the impacts of visitor and resident traffic within the wahi pana. Part of a larger effort to strengthen and unify the voices of partnering Hawaiian organizations in Puna, they host convenings, coordinate kōkua in Kīlauea Recovery efforts, and as the fastest growing district in Hawai’i, they work tirelessly to ensure that community voices are a part of this growth.
The hui will host the 1st Annual Puna Maka’ala Summit in lower Puna, a convening of nine huis and family members serving the lower Puna coastline. As community-based stewardship is an integral part of caring for the cultural, natural, and spiritual resources in Puna, the gathering will build on their efforts to bring awareness to the impacted area, and unify and uplift those working to heal their community following the devastating impacts of the 2018 eruption.
Read more: Pōhaku PelemakaPōhaku Pelemaka aims to protect and preserve cultural and natural resources along the Puna Coast through culture-based education and community-based input to mitigate the impacts of visitor and resident traffic within the wahi pana. Part of a larger effort to strengthen and unify the voices of partnering Hawaiian organizations in Puna, they host convenings, coordinate…
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Project Koa Yoga
Project Koa Yoga‘s mission is to diversify the faces of yoga while preserving the people, land, and culture of Hawai’i. They create diversity in yoga and wellness spaces by teaching trauma-informed yoga and meditation with NGO partners serving marginalized communities, BIPOC-centered studio-style classes, scholarship-based Yoga teacher training and apprenticeship program for BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+Māhū, incarcerated folx, and host community events bringing program partners together across O’ahu to provide wellness to houseless folx. PKY is passionate about paying a competitive rate to every apprentice, teacher, and contractor to celebrate each person’s skills and lived experience, and is determined to make health and wellness accessible to Kānaka Maoli and the people of Hawai’i.
Read more: Project Koa YogaProject Koa Yoga‘s mission is to diversify the faces of yoga while preserving the people, land, and culture of Hawai’i. They create diversity in yoga and wellness spaces by teaching trauma-informed yoga and meditation with NGO partners serving marginalized communities, BIPOC-centered studio-style classes, scholarship-based Yoga teacher training and apprenticeship program for BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+Māhū, incarcerated folx,…
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Pu’uhonua Society – Ho’omau Nā Maka o ka ‘Āina
Founded in 1972, Pu’uhonua Society is committed to community, the arts, and Native Hawaiian culture through public programming. Based in urban Honolulu with artistic and cultural engagement across the Hawaiian Islands, Puʻuhonua Society houses numerous community programs, including Hoʻomau Nā Maka o ka ʻĀina Cataloging & Public Programming Project. Puʻuhonua Society addresses issues of cultural equity, accessibility, and social justice through strategic engagement in art, cultural preservation, education, and access to markets highlighting the excellence of Native Hawaiian and Hawai’i-based artists and cultural practitioners.
Read more: Pu’uhonua Society – Ho’omau Nā Maka o ka ‘ĀinaFounded in 1972, Pu’uhonua Society is committed to community, the arts, and Native Hawaiian culture through public programming. Based in urban Honolulu with artistic and cultural engagement across the Hawaiian Islands, Puʻuhonua Society houses numerous community programs, including Hoʻomau Nā Maka o ka ʻĀina Cataloging & Public Programming Project. Puʻuhonua Society addresses issues of cultural…
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Waipahu Safe Haven Immigrant & Migrant Resource Center
Waipahu Safe Haven Immigrant and Migrant Resource Center provides holistic programs and services with language access to serve as a guiding resource to enable individuals to attain success and be positive community contributors. Every program offered is done in collaboration with Chuukese and Marshallese steering committees to ensure the preservation of culture is at the core of their services.
A hub of holistic services with language access, the hui seeks to enable individuals to become successful and contributing members of the community. The need for language access and cultural understanding is crucial, and through cultural awareness projects at Waipahu High and Intermediate Schools, they help to create a sense of empowerment among Micronesian students by building confidence to succeed in school with tools to advocate for themselves and their community.
Read more: Waipahu Safe Haven Immigrant & Migrant Resource CenterWaipahu Safe Haven Immigrant and Migrant Resource Center provides holistic programs and services with language access to serve as a guiding resource to enable individuals to attain success and be positive community contributors. Every program offered is done in collaboration with Chuukese and Marshallese steering committees to ensure the preservation of culture is at the core…