A Kaua`i-based community group, Ke Kauhulu o Manu, filed a lawsuit against the State and Syngenta Corp. to enforce a Hawai`i law requiring environmental review for any significant action or development proposed on publicly-owned, coastal and conservation-zoned lands. In this instance . . . READ MORE.

HAPA is hiring a full-time Development & Operations Manager. Reporting to and in partnership with the Executive Director, the Development & Operations Manager will execute H.A.P.A.’s fundraising plan, provide office administrative support, and some program support. This is a great opportunity for someone with proven experience who wants to work in a dynamic and fast-growing young organization. READ MORE

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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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