‘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.

Kauhale

Community Health Initiatives

Innovative and Incubated Projects

Data and Research

Health Workforce

Hawaiian Health Policy

Corporate Communications

What’s New

  • The community in Las Vegas is working hard, understanding that Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders are on a waʻa together, and are contributing all they have to ensure that waʻa is strong and ready to support the next generation of Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. Whether these youth decide to stay on the continent, or move back to their ʻāina, their mākua (parents, aunties, uncles, etc.) are committed to ensuring their waʻa always points to home, and they have what they need to sustain themselves while living in Las Vegas and beyond.   

    Published On: September 5th, 2024Categories: Blog
  • Silver Alert, signed by Governor Josh Green, will help to save lives by alerting the community and activating compassionate and medically informed protocols with law enforcement to locate a kupuna (65 and older) who may wander off and go missing due to cognitive decline related to Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias.

    Published On: July 3rd, 2024Categories: Blog