Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) - 'Ohana and Community Based Program Grant: O'ahu

Geographic Scope: O'ahu, Waianae Coast, Hawaii

Focus Areas:

• Native Hawaiian 'ohana (family) strengthening
• Mo'omeheu (culture) preservation and advancement
• 'Āina (land and water) connection and stewardship
• Educational equity
• Cultural identity and pride
• Parent engagement
• Distance learning solutions

Grant Purpose:
To support the Native Hawaiian community through reinforcement and strengthening of 'ohana (family), mo'omeheu (culture), and 'āina (land and water).

Program Activities:

• Enhancement of curriculum delivery
• Culture-based learning activities for Native Hawaiian students and families
• Strategic alignment with HIDOE (Hawaii Department of Education) curriculum objectives
• Development of hands-on learning kits for distance learning
• Engagement materials for students and parents to use at home

Desired Outcomes:

• Increased cultural grounding
• Strengthened sense of identity and pride
• Increased parent engagement
• Improved academic achievement
• Learning relevant to students' cultural identity and place of origin
• Community collaboration and coordination with partner schools

Target Population:

• Native Hawaiian students and families
• Waianae Coast communities

Contact Information:

• INPEACE Administrative Office
• 91-1010 Shangrila Street, Suite 306
• Kapolei, Hawaii 96707
• Phone: (808) 693-7222
• Fax: (808) 693-7221