serving Hawaiʻi's families
Living Hawaiian Values
We can't celebrate without you!
For the past 25 years, supporters like you have powered the mission of Partners in Development Foundation allowing our team to strengthen families across the state of Hawaiʻi. Through your generosity, we have transformed the lives of over 125,000 keiki and adults realizing a more sustainable future for our islands.
Take the $25 for 25 challenge! Become a monthly donor of $25.00 in celebration of our 25th year serving Hawaiʻi. Your thoughtfulness in providing a monthly or one-time gift gives us faith that all communities in Hawaiʻi will continue to receive the free programming and vital support needed. Help us reach our goal of $25,000, click here!
Thank you in advance for your support. Your thoughtfulness gives us hope, and your generosity gives us the strength to continue our work for years to come.
Our Mission
Hoʻoulu a hoʻolako ʻo Partners in Development Foundation i nā ʻohana me nā kaiāulu e loaʻa ka lei o ka lanakila a e lawelawe pono ma o ka moʻomeheu a me ka mauli ola Hawaiʻi.
To inspire and equip families and communities for success and service using timeless Native Hawaiian values and traditions.
Our Programs
Partners in Development Foundation offers free programs and services to our Hawaiʻi community.
For the first time, there are no girls incarcerated at Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility
Efforts made by the Opportunity Youth Action Hawaiʻi and partners at Kawailoa Youth and Family Wellness Center share more about successful diversion programs with Hawaii News Now.
Read MorePIDF Announces Appointment of Four New Board Members
As PIDF expands its free statewide programs and services, board members provide invaluable connections to resources in communities of service.
Read MoreASB Donates More Than $360,000 to Help Local Nonprofits and the Community Recover From the Pandemic
Child & Family Service, Kapiolani Health Foundation, Kupu, Partners in Development Foundation and Local United Way Chapters Receive Support
Read MoreOur Impact
51%
People served are Native Hawaiian.
92%
Foundation funds went to serving the community in 2020. Only 8% went to overhead.
100,000+
People served since our beginnings in 1997.
Transformational Growth
We focus on the long-term success of the people and the communities we serve, we hope to instill a sense that those who succeed have, in turn, a responsibility to serve others in need.
Hawaiʻi among 10 finalists for $90 million global challenge to boldly address systemic racism
Racial Equity 2030 will unleash transformative solutions to improve the lives of children, families and communities across the world. The “Kawailoa: A Transformative Indigenous Model to Replace Youth Incarceration” project supports youth to find their roles as healers and community contributors by replacing youth incarceration with a Native Hawaiian restorative system.