Mālama and Lōkahi Afterschool Programs

Mālama: Where students fall in love with learning again.

Changing the course of at-risk youth.

The Mālama 21st CCLC Afterschool Program keeps kids coming back to school.

Improving School Attendance
Improving Math and Literacy Skills
Helping children do better overall in school 

Parents report that their students love Malama and Lokahi programs and it helps their children get excited about going to school. That means improved attendance in the regular school day.

Malama Program

Participating schools in the Mālama program in 2026:

  • Blanche Pope Elementary

  • Kailua Elementary

  • Kailua High School

  • Keolu Elementary

  • Mālama Honua PCS

  • Olomana School

  • Pūʻōhala Elem. and Int.

  • Waiāhole Elementary

  • Waimanalo Elem. and Int.

Mālama parents report facts:

0%
say improved math skills
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say improved literacy skills
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say it improves school day attendance
0%
say helps their child do better overall in school
0%
of youth participants attend the Malama program more than 30 days in a school year.


Summer 2026 Applications Now Open

Making your generosity go further

Every donation of $50 or more will be matched

Across the country, educational and youth programs are facing cuts at the same time that families are struggling with higher living costs and reduced support services. For many of our students, a gap of just a few hundred dollars in program funding can mean the difference between having a safe, enriching place to go after school and going without structured academic and cultural support.

Every donation of $50 or more will be matched with a $50 matching gift, up to $1000 making your dollars go further, when made through our Pacific American Foundation PayPal page and designated for the “Mālama Afterschool Program.”

Lokahi: Where curiosity comes to life.

Academic support meets whole-child growth.

The Lōkahi Program provides programming in seven public schools and one private school.

The programs implemented at the various sites combine:

  • Academic instruction, tutorial, and/or homework support

  • Enrichment activities to engage students and foster positive learning behaviors and learning achievement

  • College and career awareness programs

  • Family learning activities to foster parent relationships and increase parent involvement at the centers

The program focuses on accelerating academic achievement in reading and math. As planned, students also participate in various enrichment classes which vary amongst the different centers and included but is not limited to fitness activities, STEM activities, and other well-rounded educational activities (art, dance, music, robotics, etc.).

Lōkahi Program

Participating schools in the Lōkahi program in 2026:

  • Ahuimanu Elementary

  • Ben Parker Elementary

  • Castle High School

  • He’eia Elementary

  • Kahalu’u Elementary

  • Kaneohe Elementary

  • Kapunahala Elementary

  • Windward Church of the Nazarene (private)

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of parents reported their child looks forward to attending the Lōkahi
0%
of students expressed the same enthusiasm for Lōkahi


Applications Now Open

As we wrap up year 7 of Mālama Koʻolaupoko Mālama Honua Afterschool Program we want to thank all the ʻOhana 500 strong who participated in our activities.  We also wish a heartfelt Mahalo to the community partners who brought enrichment, funding and valuable time to enhance the keiki programs and ensuring a no cost program for the community. 

   

Special thanks to Hana Group, Nita Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant Funding, Keiki O Ka ʻĀina, Hui Mālama O Ke Kai, Liliuokalani Trust, Johnson Ohana Foundation, our public school Principals, and WIRED!

‘O Hawai‘i ke kahua o ka ho‘ona‘auao.

Hawai‘i is the foundation of our learning.