ʻEleu Rally for FCIL February 13, 2020

We held our annual ʻEleu Rally for Early Childhood Education at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol today. Along with partner organizations INPEACE and Keiki O Ka ʻĀina, we set up all kinds of Family-Child Interaction Learning (FCIL) and STEM activities for our program keiki and families and the public to enjoy.

ʻEleu is a consortium of Hawaiian nonprofit organizations geared and dedicated to the inclusion and promotion of early childhood education. For over 15 years, we have worked to advocate for legislative and community initiatives to impact early learning for the keiki of Hawaiʻi nei.

This year’s ʻEleu Rally included readings from several legislators such as Representative Val Okimoto and Senator Michelle Kidani. Others in the capitol also came down or opened their offices to interact with the families and children, and learn more about the urgent need for improved and universal early childhood education.

“We must challenge ourselves and our leaders to take seriously the need for public and personal attention to – as well as investment in the formation and care of our children,” said PIDF president Jan Dill.

Mahalo to all the staff for their hard work in putting on the rally, the families for their dedication to their keiki and our programs, and to all those who came out today in support!