Stories (Moʻolelo)
In Hawaiian tradition, hīpuʻu (knots) and kōkō (carrying nets) are made by tying separate strands together to create strength and purpose. On their own, each strand is limited, but when knotted and tied together, they form a strong net that can hold and carry the weight of what’s important to us.
The moʻolelo shared here are like hīpuʻu and kōkō. Each moʻolelo ties together the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of ʻohana. Together, these strong knots form a larger kōkō for ʻohana to carry resilience, aloha, and hope - making for a stronger and healthier community.
Family Voice
These hīpuʻu are tied with love and perseverance — moʻolelo of families coming back together, carrying the strength of healing and reconnection.
Youth Voices
The moʻolelo of each youth is a unique hīpuʻu, bound with the threads of their lived experiences. Together, these moʻolelo form a kōkō that reflects the stregnth and resilience of youth.
Trainings & Events
Trainings are like the hīpuʻu that teach us how to tie stronger kōkō. They provide skills, knowledge, and tools that help families, youth, and caregivers carry the weight of challenges with greater ease. We gather to share our mo’olelo and to strengthen our bonds.
Programs & Resources
Our families and youth are woven into the threads of their communities. Programs and Resources provide a strong kōkō for them to receive the strength, support and guidance they need to thrive.