MANA MAOLI

When you donate to Waikiki The Film, you're donating to Mana Maoli.  A portion of all donations made to Waikiki The Film go directly to Mana Maoli - a non profit that has been serving the children of Hawai'i since 1999.

Writer Director Chris Kahunahana and Set Builder Analu Tomasu at Halau Ku Mana

Mana Maoli continually strives toward fulfilling their vision and mission via their Maoli Music program, and as the supporting 501(c)3 nonprofit of our Public Charter School – Hālau Kū Māna, and founders of Kānehūnāmoku Voyaging Academy.   

Founded in 1999, Mana Maoli is a collective of educators, artists, musicians, cultural practitioners, community organizers, and families who share a common vision of, and action toward and community empowerment.  Their  vision is to facilitate individual and community healing and empowerment by fostering lifelong learners who think, feel, and act in ways that are pono(harmonious, righteous); for recognizing strengths and addressing challenges as they seek positive, systemic change in their local, regional, and global communities.

Mana Maoli is the fiscal sponsor for WAIKIKI THE FILM as well as  a non-profit organization with tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3).  Thus, any contributions made to Waikiki The Film is tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.