The Pacific American Foundation, Oahu

O ke kahua mamua, mahope ke kukulu.

The foundation first and then the building.

Herb Lee, Jr., CEO and President

In 2021, during unprecedented times, I am thankful for the challenges, opportunities, blessings, and accomplishments of the many that make up our PAF ‘Ohana.

Join us on ‘Olelo TV as we share some of the “Silver Linings” of 2020-2021.

Herb Lee, Jr.

We try always to reflect the wisdom of our ancestors, which inspires us to seek positive ways of moving forward while being mindful of our history and Kuleana (responsibility).

Herb Lee, Jr.

Mahalo for your continued support as we work to meet the needs of our community.

Herb Lee, Jr.

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.

Aligned with the Hawai’i Department of Education Frameworks.
Learn More in this video

In your household:

Has anyone tested positive for COVID-19?

Is anyone on home isolation?

In the past 5 days, has anyone had any of the following symptoms that are new or worsening, and not attributable to an unrelated pre-existing condition?

- - - Fever greater than 100.4 °F or feeling feverish (chills, sweating)
    - Cough
    - Shortness of breath/difficulty breathing
    - Sore throat
    - Unexplained muscle/body aches
    - Nausea/vomiting or diarrhea
    - Loss of senses of taste or smell
    - Unusually weak or fatigued
    - Runny or congested nose
    - Headache
    - Skin rash
    - Chest pain or pressure

In the past 14 days:

Has the Department of Health told you or a member of your family that they have been in contact with a person with COVID-19?

Has someone who lives with you or works closely with you been told by the Department of Health to stay home?

Has anyone participated in a group gathering of more than 14 people?

Has the student/participant traveled out of the state and, as a result, currently under quarantine orders by the Department of Health or your medical care provider?

Has the student/participant been in close contact (less than 6 feet apart for more than 15 minutes) with anyone that has been diagnosed with COVID-19?

During activities, we take steps to keep students/participants safe, and ask you to assist us:

Learning tools given out to specific individuals may not be shared amongst students/participants.

Learning tools will be cleaned and sanitized by the individual who is handling it, under direction of staff to ensure proper cleaning and storage.

All participants/students shall continue to wear masks and physically distance at least 6 feet when practical. When distancing is not practical and cannot be maintained, after a period of 10 minutes, children will pause work and step away from each other for 3 minutes before returning to the activity.

Student work, when complete, can be photographed and emailed to the field lead instructor.

A Native Hawai’ian Organization, recognized by Hawai’i Governors since inception.

–§9212 of the Native Hawaiian Education Act (20 U.S. 7912)

Support for parents, professional educators and students with remote learning,
Mālama 21st Century Community Learning Center, with enrichment programs for youth,
and a full library of culturally relevant S.T.E.A.M. curricula.

Stewards of the ancient and beautiful Waikalua Loko I'a, an ancient fishpond in Kane'ohe, and PAF's "outdoor classroom."

PAF Curriculum Library provides access to original, culturally relevant resources and materials for teachers, parents and students.

Virtual Reality Tours
Aloha Aina
Project Kahea Loko
Mālama Kahoʻolawe....

and more

Provider of the Hawaiʻi Department of Education Sponsored 21st Century Community Learning Center Program

Mālama Koolaupoko – Mālama Honua

...serving 9 public schools with hundreds of activities

A Native Hawai’ian Organization, recognized by Hawai’i Governors since inception.

–§9212 of the Native Hawaiian Education Act (20 U.S. 7912)

Support for parents, professional educators and students with remote learning,
Mālama 21st Century Community Learning Center, with enrichment programs for youth,
and a full library of culturally relevant S.T.E.A.M. curricula.

*O ke kahua mamua, mahope ke kukulu.***

The foundation first and then the building.

In 2021, during unprecedented times, I am thankful for the challenges, opportunities, blessings, and accomplishments of the many that make up our PAF ‘Ohana.

Join us on ‘Olelo TV as we share some of the “Silver Linings” of 2020-2021.

We try always to reflect the wisdom of our ancestors, which inspires us to seek positive ways of moving forward while being mindful of our history and Kuleana (responsibility).

Mahalo for your continued support as we work to meet the needs of our community.

For over two decades we have served community and youth with comprehensive programs and projects in core competencies.

Aligned with the Hawai’i Department of Education Frameworks.
Learn More in this video

Before coming to activities, each student/participant must perform a daily symptom screening. Please help us keep everyone safe and healthy.

In your household:

In the past 14 days:

If you have answered YES to any of the above,

please contact PAF and do not come to face to face activities.

Before coming to Pacific American Foundation (PAF) in-person activities, please help us by following the recommended guidelines:

When you arrive:

During activities, we take steps to keep students/participants safe, and ask you to assist us:

At the end of the day:

A Native Hawai’ian Organization, recognized by Hawai’i Governors since inception. –§9212 of the Native Hawaiian Education Act (20 U.S. 7912)

Support for parents, professional educators and students with remote learning, Mālama 21st Century Community Learning Center, with enrichment programs for youth, and a full library of culturally relevant S.T.E.A.M. curricula.

Stewards of the ancient and beautiful Waikalua Loko I'a, an ancient fishpond in Kane'ohe, and PAF's "outdoor classroom."

PAF Curriculum Library provides access to original, culturally relevant resources and materials for teachers, parents and students.

Virtual Reality Tours Aloha Aina Project Kahea Loko Mālama Kahoʻolawe.... and more

Provider of the Hawaiʻi Department of Education Sponsored 21st Century Community Learning Center Program Mālama Koolaupoko – Mālama Honua

...serving 9 public schools with hundreds of activities

A Native Hawai’ian Organization, recognized by Hawai’i Governors since inception. –§9212 of the Native Hawaiian Education Act (20 U.S. 7912)

Support for parents, professional educators and students with remote learning, Mālama 21st Century Community Learning Center, with enrichment programs for youth, and a full library of culturally relevant S.T.E.A.M. curricula.

O ke kahua mamua, mahope ke kukulu.

The foundation first and then the building.

In 2021, during unprecedented times, I am thankful for the challenges, opportunities, blessings, and accomplishments of the many that make up our PAF ‘Ohana.

Join us on ‘Olelo TV as we share some of the “Silver Linings” of 2020-2021.

We try always to reflect the wisdom of our ancestors, which inspires us to seek positive ways of moving forward while being mindful of our history and Kuleana (responsibility).

Mahalo for your continued support as we work to meet the needs of our community.

For over two decades we have served community and youth with comprehensive programs and projects in core competencies.

Aligned with the Hawai’i Department of Education Frameworks. Learn More in this video

Before coming to activities, each student/participant must perform a daily symptom screening. Please help us keep everyone safe and healthy.

In your household:

In the past 14 days:

If you have answered YES to any of the above,

please contact PAF and do not come to face to face activities.

Before coming to Pacific American Foundation (PAF) in-person activities, please help us by following the recommended guidelines:

When you arrive:

During activities, we take steps to keep students/participants safe, and ask you to assist us:

At the end of the day:

A Native Hawai’ian Organization, recognized by Hawai’i Governors since inception.

–§9212 of the Native Hawaiian Education Act (20 U.S. 7912)

Support for parents, professional educators and students with remote learning,
Mālama 21st Century Community Learning Center, with enrichment programs for youth,
and a full library of culturally relevant S.T.E.A.M. curricula.

Virtual Reality Tours
Aloha Aina
Project Kahea Loko
Mālama Kahoʻolawe....

and more

Provider of the Hawaiʻi Department of Education Sponsored 21st Century Community Learning Center Program

Mālama Koolaupoko – Mālama Honua

A Native Hawai’ian Organization, recognized by Hawai’i Governors since inception.

–§9212 of the Native Hawaiian Education Act (20 U.S. 7912)

Support for parents, professional educators and students with remote learning,
Mālama 21st Century Community Learning Center, with enrichment programs for youth,
and a full library of culturally relevant S.T.E.A.M. curricula.

*O ke kahua mamua, mahope ke kukulu.***

Aligned with the Hawai’i Department of Education Frameworks.
Learn More in this video