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

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

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

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

Ka ʻIliahi Kū Hoʻoilina o Keawe (The Lasting Fragrance of Keawe) poetically honors Keaweaheulu, a trusted advisor and strategist to the young Kamehameha. Just as ʻiliahi (sandalwood) retains its fragrance long after it is gone, Keaweaheulu’s wisdom and counsel left an enduring impact, influencing Kamehameha’s rise and shaping future generations. This metaphor highlights the vital role of advisors in guiding emerging leaders and the far-reaching, generational influence of stra

Our series of ʻōpio spotlights highlight some of Hawaiʻi Island's strengths and serves to redefine success, proving that the  best and...

Photo captured by Hui Aloha Kīholo We’re excited to share that our recent chainsaw safety training in Kīholo, Hawaiʻi, on December 12,...

On December 10th, we launched the Koʻolau Resilience Hub Network on ʻOahu. With the Koʻolau Resilience Hub Network Symposium, we're...

On December 11th, we came together with those who have been integral to the journey of Vibrant Hawaiʻi over the years. As we celebrated...

Pōmaikaʻi Bautista, 24, was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaiʻi. She graduated from Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi in 2019. She is currently attend

In partnership with Arbor Global , and Resilience Alliance member, Backyard Monkey , four members of the Volcano Emergency Response Team...

Our series of ʻōpio spotlights highlight some of Hawaiʻi Island's strengths and serves to redefine success, proving that the best and...

At the end of September, an article caught our attention about Gen Z graduates being fired just months after being hired . Why is this...

Caring and prioritizing mental health is a personal journey for all of us. Each person has their own unique ways of ensuring that they...

As we dive into the heart of college application season, it's the perfect time to ensure you're well-prepared for the exciting journey...

From September 17-19, 2024, our team had the opportunity to attend the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement Convention  at the Hilton...

Social Service Navigators, Brittney Martinez and Kaʻuilani Lagaret, participated in the Waipiʻo Valley Health Fair, hosted by Chauncey...

On October 12, 2024, Vibrant Hawaiʻi partnered with the Department of Land & Natural Resources (DLNR) to facilitate community listening...

On September 2nd, 2024, we completed our Social Service Navigator  ʻOhana with 4 new members joining us this upcoming year. With 13...

On Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Hawaiʻi Community Foundation  hosted their 2024 Award Celebration where they honored and congratulated the...

Picture taken by Kimilee Vakauta. Pictured from left to right:  Daniel Auten, Brendan McDougal, Instructor Justin Barrios, Jared Terpak,...

What is a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)? On September 11, 2024, Vibrant Hawaiʻi  and Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Agency  hosted a...

In our recent September 19, 2024 Housing Coalition meeting, we were able to hear from Beth Thoma Robinson and Whitney Harvey who have...

ʻOAKA's series of Resilience Academies was a great success! Throughout June and July, our 'OAKA team visited the districts of Puna, Hilo,...