‘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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  • 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
  • The Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program is proud to announce ten scholarships awarded to students in a variety of health care professions: nursing, physician assistance, social work, clinical psychology, dental hygiene and medicine. These scholars have committed to returning to provide care in Hawai'i's underserved communities.

    Published On: December 31st, 2025Categories: Blog