‘A‘ohe ipu ‘ōpio e ‘ole ka mimino i ka lā.

No immature gourd can withstand withering in the sun.
‘Ōlelo No‘eau: No child can get along without adult care.

Improving Native Hawaiian Health and Well-Being

Founded in 1988, Papa Ola Lokahi is a 501(c)(3) that embodies the holistic approach that brings together mind, body and spirit in the pursuit of optimum health and well-being for Native Hawaiians.

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  • Are you Native Hawaiian and pregnant?

    Are you Native Hawaiian and currently pregnant? You may be eligible to participate in a research study conducted by Native Hawaiian researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center. Researchers are interested in Native Hawaiian first-time pregnant women's perceptions around infant feeding practices.

    Published On: January 23rd, 2026Categories: Blog

  • Kaho‘olawe Healing

    The island of Kanaloa Kaho'olawe is a metaphor for one’s own resilience – years of trauma and abuse can be reversed with aloha, community, recognition of one’s own strength and self-reliance.

    Published On: January 4th, 2026Categories: Blog

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