Koʻolau Charts a Stronger, Connected Future

Over 120 community members came together to celebrate the growth of the Koʻolau Resilience Hub Network and collectively design the action plan for 2026. The energy in the room reflected a simple truth: relationships are the foundation of resilience.

This year’s gathering highlighted the accomplishments of the network: teams completed First Aid/CPR training, Chainsaw Safety Training, Psychological First Aid Training, and are developing Community Emergency Action plans. Throughout the year, Hubs connected to build pilina with one another and the places that they belong to through quarterly ʻāina days.

Mahalo nui loa to Joe Wat and Olivia Wallace for their leadership and coordination of the Koʻolau Resilience Hub Network. Their commitment to place-based resilience strategies build trust across communities and ensures Koʻolau is ready to care for one another—before, during, and after an emergency.

Learn more about the Koʻolau Resilience Hub Network by visiting vibranthawaii.org/koolauhubs.