Wa‘ianae Intermediate School’s garden to provide Hawaiian culture-based curriculum including the Eō program at Wai‘anae Elementary. • Kaulele – Traveling educational exhibits to inspire learning through native Hawaiian science and STEM learning opportunities. Family Economic Capacity Building • Center for Entrepreneurship – A program that nurtures small business development, helping local entrepreneurs realize their dreams. • Ho‘oulu Waiwai – A financial literacy program to increase local families’ economic stability. With a permanent headquarters, these initiatives can expand, reaching even more families in need. By eventually housing all services under one roof, INPEACE can streamline its operations and provide a seamless support network for the community. • Hoʻāla – Empowering families with information about early childhood education, subsidy programs, and application windows to make informed decisions. • Keiki Steps – A parent-child education initiative that fosters early learning through play and cultural activities. Educational Equity & Leadership • Community Schools – A collaboration with two West O‘ahu schools to create a network of support and opportunities for the youth and families of these schools and the surrounding community. • Early Literacy – Fostering the development of young keiki within childcare settings with educational and training materials. • Ka Lama – Growing teachers by facilitating their journey towards attaining college degrees and advanced professional certificates in the field of Education. • Kupu Ola – Year-round school in INPEACE has provided educational programs to Native Hawaiian communities since 1994. “I’m confident that INPEACE will serve as a beacon of hope and support for the Wai‘anae Coast communities.” 152 HAWAII PARENT May/June 2025
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