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.

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 Waikalua Loko I'a, an ancient fishpond in Kane'ohe

...and our classroom without walls.

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

Virtual Reality Tours
Clouds to Coral
Project Kahea Loko
Mālama Kahoʻolawe....

and more

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

...serving 17 schools

Come learn with us!

*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

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 Waikalua Loko I'a, an ancient fishpond in Kane'ohe

...and our classroom without walls.

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

Virtual Reality Tours Clouds to Coral Project Kahea Loko Mālama Kahoʻolawe.... and more

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

...serving 17 schools

Come learn with us!

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

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
Clouds to Coral
Project Kahea Loko
Mālama Kahoʻolawe....

and more

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

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