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HAPA’s mission is to catalyze community empowerment and systemic change towards valuing `āina (environment) and people ahead of corporate profit.

At HAPA, we believe that when people come together with heart and commitment to an issue, we can create powerful change in Hawai‘i.

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Board of Directors

Gary L. Hooser
President

Paul Achitoff
Andrea Noelani Brower
Mālia Kahaleʻinia Chun
Bart Dame
Laura Harrelson
Ikaika Michael Hussey
Kim Coco Iwamoto
Katie McMillan
Walter Ritte Jr.
Karen Shishido
Leslie Malulani Shizue Miki
Kekaulike Prosper Tomich
Cade Watanabe

 
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Now Accepting Applications for Fall Kuleana Academy!
Now Accepting Applications for Fall Kuleana Academy!

Are you or someone you know interested in serving in public office? Want to grow as a leader in your community? Apply to HAPA Kuleana Academy today! READ MORE.
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In these times, it is important to find beacons of hope. The graduates of HAPA’s second Kuleana Academy class shine a very welcome and bright light. By nurturing a community of thoughtful and accountable leaders, we are investing in a pono future for Hawai‘i. READ MORE
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HAPA and its Education Alliance Partners have launched the second round of Kuleana Academy, a leadership development and non-partisan candidate training program for emerging leaders in Hawai‘i. Meet the 2017 Kuleana Academy participants! READ MORE.

The Court has Ruled. It's time to take it to the state.

Federal Court Ruling Places Responsibility on State to Protect Communities from Pesticides: Yesterday, the Ninth Circuit US Court of Appeals invalidated county ordinances in Kaua‘i, Maui, and Hawai‘i Counties that sought to enforce public health protections associated with the high volumes of pesticides used by experimental genetically engineered seed operations in the Hawaiian islands. We expect immediate action from both the State legislature and the governor to enact protections. All of the energy that went into passing these laws on the neighbor islands will now be united and directed to the State.  People aren't going to stop until our islands and the people are protected.  READ MORE.
HAPA is proud to be part of the new Hawai‘i People's Congress!

HAPA is excited to be part of “The Hawai‘i People’s Congress,” a new initiative led by a coalition of Hawai`i nonprofits whose purpose is to build a more just, fair and healthy future for Hawai`i.  LEARN MORE.
HAPA O‘ahu Chapter Meeting August 20th!

Join us on August 20th in Honolulu for food, friends and important updates! LEARN MORE . . . 

HAPA Now Accepting Applications for 2017 Kuleana Academy!
HAPA Now Accepting Applications for 2017 Kuleana Academy!

HAPA launches the 2017 Kuleana Academy leadership and candidate training program, in partnership with other leading progressive Hawai‘i organizations. The four-month Kūleana Academy is designed to educate and train emerging leaders who have a desire to serve in public office, organize in their communities, or serve on one of Hawaii's many boards and commissions. The program will give the participants a well-rounded introduction to the critical issues in Hawai‘i, leadership skills training and base knowledge of the ins-and-outs of campaigning.  All travel and participation costs are covered. 

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The focus of HAPA's current work is on the following four campaigns to support, promote, and foster local initiatives which advocate for:

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Fair and Sustainable Food Systems


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Fair and Sustainable Food Systems


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Reclaiming Democracy


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Reclaiming Democracy


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Economic Justice


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Economic Justice


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Community Based Resource Stewardship


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Community Based Resource Stewardship


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