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Hawaiʻi Island’s KōCreate Initiative Launches in August with a Bold Vision for Community-Led Futures
A transformative movement is taking root on Hawaiʻi Island—one that reimagines how communities come together to plan, lead, and shape...


Expanding Local Capacity for Psychological First Aid on Hawaiʻi Island
Psychological First Aid (PFA) is a critical component of effective disaster response. In the aftermath of emergencies, timely and...


ʻOAKA Art Fellowship Celebrates Cohort 1
Since January, 12 emerging artists from across our communities engaged deeply with local art experts and cultural leaders. Each fellow...


2025 Resilience Hub Summit
Now in its fourth year, the Resilience Hub Summit has evolved into more than a gathering—it has become a space for reflection,...


Rooted in Creativity, Growing in Community
As the ʻOAKA Art Fellowship comes to a close, our fellows came together for one final gathering filled with learning, reflection, and...


Neighbors in Action: Chainsaw Safety Training
Fern Acres Hub, Puna Mākaukau now has five trained and certified chainsaw safety experts, marking a significant step in disaster...


No Nā Pua: A Hawaiian Culture-Based Approach to Rebuilding First Responder Wellbeing
Healing has always lived in our communities—in the hands of our kūpuna, in our connection to the ʻāina, and in everyday practices rooted...


Family-Centered Coaching Certification for Social Service Navigators
Our Social Service Navigators are now officially certified in Family-Centered Coaching that equips them with the mindset, tools, and...


Meet Our New Ambassadors
We are thrilled to introduce our newest Ambassadors, Nyka-Rae Laeda and Hemi Martinez, to the Vibrant Hawaiʻi ʻohana. The Vibrant Hawaiʻi...


Strengthening Pilina Within and Across Koʻolau Communities
Nearly 30 Koʻolau keiki to kūpuna recently gathered for an aloha ʻāina workday at the ʻOhana Fukumitsu Loʻi along the Hakipuʻu Stream,...


The Future of Rural Development Hubs Learning Exchange
Since 2022, Vibrant Hawaiʻi Chief Executive Officer, Janice Ikeda, has served on the Aspen Institute Rural Action Roundtable on Equity...


Together in Art and Resilience
Vibrant Hawaiʻi Youth Art Fellows came together for creative exploration, skill-building, and personal growth. This special event offered...


Social Service Navigators Bring MedQuest Enrollment to the Community
Vibrant Hawaiʻi’s Social Service Navigators have recently completed training and are now certified to assist community members with...


He Lei Poina ʻOle Ke Keiki
L-R: Dawn Mahi, Paul Normann, Janice Ikeda, Andrew Kahili At Vibrant Hawaiʻi, we firmly believe in the power of conversation to guide our...


Voices of Change: Forging Pathways to Energy Justice In Hawaiʻi
It was powerful to bring together key voices at Vibrant Hawaiʻi’s office for a focused discussion on energy and energy justice in...


Creative Minds, Inspiring Moments!
L-R: Zoi Nakamura, Dayva Escobar, Ioanna Gotschall, Sawyer Colton, Alya-Joy Kanehailua, Leigha Meredith, Cecelia Almony, Anela Ming-Yue...


Vibrant Hawaiʻi Expands Resilience Hub Network
Vibrant Hawai‘i is proud to announce 20 Resilience Hub partners from every district of Hawai‘i Island. This expansion emphasizes...


Arts for EveryBody Capstone Convening
Photo taken by Kim Leeson Last year, we partnered with Arts for EveryBody to launch our first cohort of Art Fellows, bringing together...


Hoʻomaikaʻi Ashley Kierkiewicz
L-R: Makana Waikiki, Charlene Iboshi, Diane Chadwick, Ashley Kierkiewicz, Janice Ikeda, Farrah Marie Gomes, Rachel Solemsaas, and ...


ʻIliahikū: Work Based Learning Initiative
Ka ʻIliahi Kū Hoʻoilina o Keawe (The Lasting Fragrance of Keawe) poetically honors Keaweaheulu, a trusted advisor and strategist to the...
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