Posts by Charice Quintana
Na Makamae: Cheri, Ka Paʻalana
The first thing you notice when you walk into a room with Cheri Richards is her loud, infectious laugh.
Read MoreKahiau Campaign Raises $35,254 for PIDF
The results of American Savings Bank’s 2019 Kahiau Giving Campaign are in, and they’ve raised $35,254 for Partners in Development Foundation.
Read MoreKe Kama Pono Brings Family Together
When you think of people who are arrested, you probably don’t picture an impoverished teenager or an abused child. But these youth are exactly who are most at-risk for committing crimes as juveniles or even adults.
Read More2019 Ulu Hana: Pewa Awards Recap
This year’s Ulu Hana: Pewa Awards took place Friday, April 12th, at the Mānoa Grand Ballroom in the Japanese Cultural Center of Honolulu. Over 300 people attended the charitable event, raising nearly $100,000 in unrestricted funding for the many programs of Partners in Development Foundation.
Read MoreCelebrating 22 Years of Service
Today, April 17th, marks our 22nd birthday. Since 1997 we’ve been privileged to serve over 100,000 in 75 communities across the Hawaiian Islands, starting with our Tūtū and Me Traveling Preschool to our newest Kupa ʻAina Natural Farming Project.
Read MoreEntertainment Announced for 2019 Ulu Hana: Pewa Awards
Our 2019 Ulu Hana: Pewa Awards is only days away! We are excited to honor our Pewa Awardees, celebrate the community service of our programs, and happy to announce the following musical acts for the evening:
Read MoreRemembering Dr. Joakim “Jojo” Peter
Partners in Development Foundation is saddened by the death of Dr. Joakim “Jojo” Peter, a founding member of We Are Oceania (WAO) and a vibrant leader in Hawaii’s Micronesian community.
Read MoreAmerican Savings Bank Volunteers at Kupa ʻAina
The American Savings Bank (ASB) ” Dream Team” paid a visit to our Kupa ʻAina Natural Farming Project last month as part of their “Seeds of Service” initiative.
Read MoreNā Pono No Nā ʻOhana Helps Moses Earn Diploma
From keiki to caregiver, Nā Pono No Nā ʻOhana helps the entire Waimānalo community. Moses Kailihiwa is just one of many individuals who worked with Nā Pono to earn his diploma and better his life.
Read MoreNa Makamae: Kūʻike, Kupa ʻAina
Kūʻikeokalani “Kūʻike” Kamakea-Ohelo is a Waimānalo native and is the Project Director of our Kupa ʻAina Demonstration Natural Farming Project. He believes in connecting to the land, the importance of the greater ʻāina, and can always be heard saying: “you are what you eat.”
Read MoreKa Paʻalana’s Pua Aquino on ECSTEM Panel in Pasadena
The Early Childhood Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Conference – or ECSTEM – is held annually in Pasadena, CA. Hosted by the Children’s Center at Caltech, the two-day conference brings together over 500 early childhood professionals.
Read MoreMicronesian Youth Summit Prepares Children for Future Success
We Are Oceania (WAO) hosted the 3rd annual Micronesian Youth Summit on March 9th. The event saw over 300 Micronesian youth in attendance, along with many others from the community that came to speak to the youth about their culture, their lives, and their futures.
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