Mission of NHP: 

1. Bridge the Philanthropic Sector with Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOʻs) and communities.

2. Capacity Building & Incubator in partnership with Native Hawaiian communities and organizations to support, promote and perpetuate Hawaiian culture and values.

3. Native Hawaiian Fund to support multi-year funding to assist in the sustainability of NHOʻs in supporting native Hawaiian communities.

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Our objectives include:

A) Engagement and Understanding: The organization strives to increase the active participation and understanding of Native Hawaiian and Hawaii communities with philanthropic funders and organizations.

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B) Empowerment: NHP aims to empower Native Hawaiian communities by providing resources and support to enhance the socio-economic conditions of Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs) and the wider lāhui (people/nation).

 

C) Cultural Support: NHP is committed to supporting projects and organizations that are culturally grounded, focusing on the promotion and perpetuation of Hawaiian culture, practices, health, well-being, and inherent rights.

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NHP Incubator Projects

1. Native Hawaiian Storytelling Program: Writer's Immersive:  A program designed to provide training and resources to nurture and empower Native Hawaiian storytellers, enhancing their craft and preserving cultural narratives.

2. Native Hawaiian Storytelling Program: Music Video Production for Youth: This initiative offers three-week summer workshops for Maui youth aged 12-19, focusing on music video production and creative expression through storytelling.

3. AIAI - Artificial Intelligence Accessibility & Integration Program: A workforce development initiative that equips Native Hawaiians with training opportunities in AI technology, fostering skills for the future job market.

4. Maui Ola: Sacred Spaces for Disaster Recovery: A program that provides community workshops featuring cultural classes, lomilomi (massage), mental health advocacy, and engaging youth activities to support survivors of the Maui wildfires.