For over two decades we have served community and youth with comprehensive programs and projects in core competencies.
We teach through the eyes, heart, and soul of our Kupuna.
We are passionate about education and culture.
We are honored to train teachers.
We empower children to be resilient and responsible.
We recruit and train emerging leaders.
We cultivate servant leaders.
We inspire good stewardship by doing.
We are humbled to serve.
We thrive on the opportunities to partner.
We live aloha.
We are the Pacific American Foundation.
Silver Linings Wins Prestigious WAVE Award
The Alliance for Community Media West Region supports community media centers throughout 6 western states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada and New Mexico. Their 2022 WAVE Awards honor excellence in community programming from [...]
Kumu Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewett Shares a Story: Puʻu Hawaiʻi Loa & The Creation of Man
From the Mele & Moʻoʻōlelo Series Kumu Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewett
Kilo Kai News
"Kilo Kai, to Observe the Ocean—Connecting Land Use and Its Impacts on the Nearshore Ecosystem" by Derek Esibill, from the Pacific American Foundation in Hawaii Pacific American Foundation is one of 30 selected projects are [...]
PAF’s Herb Lee Jr. Receives White House Recognition
WASHINGTON, DC – On Monday, March 31, 2014, Herb Lee Jr. was honored by the White House among 10 community leaders who embody the spirit of Cesar E. Chavez’ legacy. Each of the Cesar Chavez [...]