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4worldlovers: Kupu, which means “to sprout” or “to grow” in Hawaiian, has a two-fold mission: to preserve the land while empowering youth. The organization provides hands-on training in conservation, sustainability, and environmental education for young adults, with the goal of fostering our next generation of environmental and cultural stewards. Kupu’s work has been likened to the role of the kupukupu fern, which is one of the first plants to cultivate the land after a lava flow. The fern not only serves as a foundational species for rebuilding a healthy, native ecosystem, but it also symbolizes a place where knowledge can grow.

Established in 2007 as a Honolulu-based 501(c)3 non-profit, Kupu affirms the Hawaiian notion of “ma ka hana ka ʻike” or “in working one learns.” This approach has led to the creation of hundreds of internships and service-learning opportunities which blend vocational training and green leadership development to support more than 100 partner sites across Hawaiʻi and the Pacific region.

Kupu is working with partners to provide paid positions to Maui residents affected by the wildfires. Kupu recognizes the need for both short-term and long-term support for affected communities.

4worldlovers:
The Waiʻanae community holds an incredible wealth of spiritual, cultural, and intellectual capital. When students, through the guidance and support of community mentors, are connected to that wealth — including its histories, strengths, and challenges — they learn to love their place and their people. And when people love something, they are more likely to take care of it. This is the traditional Hawaiian value known as Aloha ʻĀina, meaning love for the land and its people. It is a practice that utilizes the skills and talents of the entire community, all responsibly working together in harmony, with a commitment for the present and a heart for the generations yet to come.


ʻAʻohe pau ka ʻike i ka hālau hoʻokahi

Pukui, M. K. (1983). ‘Ōlelo No‘eau Hawaiian Proverbs & Poetical Sayings. #203 Honolulu, Hawaii: Bishop Museum Press.

PLACES is an exciting collaborative venture among schools along the Wai'anae Coast of Oʻahu, the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoaʻs Office of Student Equity, Excellence & Diversity (SEED), and our local Wai'anae community.

PLACES supports teachers and the community in the planning and implementation of Place-Based Cultural Projects (PBCP) for students in Wai'anae schools. These projects provide authentic opportunities for children to engage with the community and develop habits of social activism and environmental stewardship. PLACES leverages a wide range of community resources, including cultural, agriculture, the arts, natural resource development, and higher education.

PALS provides out-of-school learning opportunities for a predominantly Native Hawaiian population of children and youth on the Wai'anae coast of Oʻahu. The Office of Student Equity, Excellence and Diversity (SEED) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa administers the PALS program. PALS began in 2007 and serves over 300 students (grades K-12) annually.

Through the design and implementation of Place-Based Cultural Projects, PALS students engage with teachers and community members in projects relevant to their own lives. Many important outcomes, including nurturing children's identities as learners, community activism, and stewards of the environment, are gained through their participation.

The Place-Based Cultural Projects (PBCP) curricular framework embraces the multiple cultural locations in which children live and grow and utilizes community and place as the springboard for learning. Based on several educational research bodies, PBCPs engage real-life ways of knowing and doing and providing integrated teaching and learning opportunities.

4worldlovers: Early childhood education programs are offered on Oahu and Hawaii Island as follows:

Ewa, Barber’s Point, and Maili in partnership with Kamaaina Kids*

Early Head Start (EHS) is a federally funded program that provides prenatal, early childhood education and comprehensive services for low-income families with infants and toddlers under the age of three, and pregnant women. Early Head Start services are provided through two program options: center-based and home-based.

In the EHS center-based option, education and child development services are delivered in a classroom setting with a group size of no more than eight to nine children. Staff also complete two home visits throughout the year and meet regularly with parents to develop child development and family engagement goals.

Full-day (6.5hr/day) and extended day hours available depending on location

State of Hawaii Child Care Subsidy accepted for extended day option (8-10hr/day)

In the EHS home-based option, services are delivered through weekly home visits for each child. A home visitor provides child-focused visits that promote the parents’ ability to support their child’s development. Twice a month, the program provides group socialization activities to give children and parents the opportunity to come together and socialize through parent-child group activities. EHS home-based services are offered island wide on Oahu.

Head Start (HS) is a federally funded program that provides early childhood education and comprehensive services for low-income families with children ages three to five years old. HS supports children’s growth and development in a positive learning environment. Services are provided in a classroom setting with hours of operation ranging from four to 10 hours a day.

HS is offered on Oahu at Kuhio Park Terrace and surrounding areas.

Part-day (4-5hrs/day), full-day (6hrs/day) , and extended day (8-10hrs/day) available depending on location

State of Hawaii Child Care Subsidy and Preschool Open Doors accepted for extended day option (8-10hrs/day)

Applications are accepted year-round for income eligible families including those receiving government assistance. Families experiencing homelessness or do not have a regular place to stay overnight, have children with disabilities or are foster care parents are encouraged to apply.

4worldlovers: Each of us has an essential role in the construction of whatever futures do come to pass. Humans have never before had more influence over – and ethical responsibilities towards – the futures of our environment, our biology, and indeed, of all life. Futures studies encourages the contemplation of many possible futures and facilitates dialogue between groups with competing or conflicting visions.

The Hawaii Research Center for Futures Studies (Hawaii Futures) was established by the Hawaii State Legislature in 1971. It is one of the world’s most renowned institutions for futures research, consulting, and education. Located within the Department of Political Science, College of Social Sciences at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, it has been instrumental in the education of four decades of futurists, in the development and spread of judicial and educational foresight, and in bringing foresight and futures thinking to organizations, agencies, and businesses around the world.

Jim Dator, who for nearly a half-century has sculpted the very discipline of futures studies. In addition to ongoing teaching, Dator served as Secretary General and then President of the World Futures Studies Federation for a decade produced numerous publications on futures studies and emergent issues, and consulted with governmental, educational, religious, public-interest, military, and business organizations in over 40 countries.

“Man’s mind once stretched by a new idea never regains its original dimension.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes

“Any useful statement about the futures should appear to be ridiculous.” – Jim Dator

“The future ain’t what it used to be.” – Yogi Berra

“Future is not a noun, it’s a verb.” – Bruce Sterling

4worldlovers: Immerse yourself in Hawaiʻi’s rich culture and heritage at the premier natural and cultural history museum in the state.

Join us for the 2nd Annual Kāhuli Festival to celebrate the Year of the Kāhuli. This year’s festival theme will be focused on increasing capacity and building awareness.

Bishop Museum presents Playing With Light, an exhibit that combines LIGHT, a fundamental element in our everyday lives, and PLAY, a means to ignite the imagination, in this fun exploration into light technology. Come experience the exhibit before it opens to the public!


Kāhili Paʻa Lima are small hand-held kāhili that were carried by ali‘i or near them by special bearers in a display of respect.


In this two-full day workshop, Ola Ka No‘eau featured artist Kunāne Wooton will share insight on his woodworking process and wood inlay techniques and will guide you in making your own 3-4 foot board.

4worldlovers:
We send aloha to our Maui ‘ohana impacted by the recent wildfires. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time. Together, we will heal our beloved Valley Isle.


At Chaminade University, our academic programs are designed with you in mind. You set the course for your journey, and we’ll be with you every step of the way. We believe in the power of education to drive positive change and broaden perspectives. We’ll inspire and challenge you to use your mind and heart to help build stronger and more just communities.


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Recognizing the critical need for early education teachers in Hawaiʻi, Chaminade University and Kamehameha Schools have established the Mu‘o Scholarship, an innovative and community-focused teacher prep partnership.

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4worldlovers: HPU is different. You learn from professors who are top of their field, not only in academics, but in applied and industry knowledge. With this type of college education, you don’t just learn from lectures and textbooks. Courses at Hawai‘i Pacific University are hands-on and interactive. You study under and learn from faculty who excel at teaching face-to-face and in online environments, making your learning experience seamless.


HPU is different, and inclusive. You will experience things here that you won’t experience anywhere else in the world. You will receive a private university education and experiment with hands-on learning. Get ready to make friends who are also excited about new experiences, people, and perspectives.

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HPU's diverse faculty come from elite professional and educational backgrounds. No graduate students teach in the classroom – meaning you’ll learn directly from the best.

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