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     FUELING CHANGE

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UPCOMING COURSE

Philanthropono Kaʻiʻi course empowers Native Hawaiians, nonprofit leaders, and early-career changemakers with fundraising tools grounded
in Indigenous values. Participants gain practical experience and professional support The next cohort begin late January 2025.

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REVITALIZING LANGUAGE IN BUSINESS

Discover how ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi is reshaping Hawaiʻi’s business landscape—strengthening brand identity, deepening customer loyalty, and activating Indigenous ecological knowledge for climate resilience.

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CONVERSATION CATCH UP

Missed an episode? Explore our library of past podcasts—filled with stories, insights, and voices worth hearing. Rewind, reflect, and reconnect anytime, from anywhere.

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  inspire action,
 spark transformation    

ChangeMakers Hawaiʻi champions economic equity and justice by empowering Native Hawaiian, Indigenous, and underserved communities. Through culturally grounded programs like ʻĀinapreneur, Kanakanomics, KanakaMob, and Philanthropono, we enhance small business growth, financial literacy, workforce development, and nonprofit capacity building. Join us in creating meaningful change and transforming lives!

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  BLAZIN’ SNOW                     

Zachere’s journey with Blazin’ Snow shows what happens when grit meets aloha. From mom to ʻāinapreneur, she’s carving her own path—one shave ice at a time.

DISCOVER ZACHERE'S STORY
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         MIKIʻALA LIDSTONE 

Mikiʻala doesn’t create change from the outside in. She cultivates it from the roots up — where culture, community, and ʻāina meet.

discover Mikiʻala's story
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Bryson Hiro’s journey from quiet dreamer to ʻĀinapreneur changemaker is a story of perseverance, humility, and aloha.

 HIRO’S COOKIES                   

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   PRIORITIES WITH PURPOSE

  • Logo for Kamalamanics with a purple circular border and geometric design, featuring the word 'Kamalamanics' in green text and additional text in smaller font below.

    Kanakanomics empowers individuals in Native Hawaiian and underserved communities with financial knowledge and confidence. From budgeting to investing, this program builds real-world skills to navigate personal finance with clarity and purpose.

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    ʻĀinapreneurs is a transformative program for small business leaders in Native Hawaiian and Indigenous communities. We offer culturally rooted training, mentorship, and resources to help entrepreneurs grow thriving, resilient businesses.

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    Philanthropono is a unique initiative supporting the social sector in Native Hawaiian and Indigenous communities. We strengthen nonprofits with tailored training, resources, and guidance to help them grow sustainably and serve effectively.

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  • Logo for KanakaMob featuring silhouetted diverse people and the tagline "Empowering Purpose"

    KanakaMob is a dynamic platform designed for local leaders in Indigenous and underserved communities. We connect people to essential resources and support, helping build a workforce that reflects the strength and diversity of our communities.

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Change begins in connection—with each other, with ʻāina, and with purpose. By becoming a member of ChangeMakers Hawaiʻi, you’re
joining a collective heartspace where ideas
grow, voices rise, and community leads.
Walk with us as we imagine and build
a thriving future, together.

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