What We Do
Our Mission
To transform Hawai‘i’s justice system through Native Hawaiian cultural practices and values
Our Vision
A pono justice system in Hawai‘i that heals and empowers individuals, ‘ohana, and communities.
Our Goal
To innovate alternatives to incarceration, restore the human spirit, build resilient ‘ohana, and change laws and policies.
Our Projects & Events
Nā ʻŌpiʻo Waiwai
Program description
Empathy Network
#Cut50 has created a network of directly impacted advocates and leaders who serve as the eyes, ears and boots on the ground for nationwide prison reform. ‘Ekolu Mea Nui is #Cut50’s local partner and amongst 300+ grassroots organizations and leaders in 46 states who are committed to sharing stories and working directly with lawmakers on policy solutions.
Climate Change Work
Talk Story
Our Talk Story series offers a space for collective conversation with both criminal justice experts/advocates and community members alike.
WIPCE & Other International Work
‘EMN Benefit Dinner
An evening to raise awareness about the over-incarceration of Native Hawaiians, and to raise funds to help rehabilitate our brothers and sisters transitioning out of incarceration.
Our Covid-19 Response
Seeds of Change
Help us raise funds to create pono justice system in Hawai‘i that heals and empowers individuals, ‘ohana, and communities. Proceeds from our “Seeds of Change” crack seed go directly towards innovating alternatives to incarceration, restoring the human spirit, building resilient ‘ohana, and changing laws and policies.
#NoPrisonPandemic
We have partnered with Dream Corps and #Cut50 to give our incarcerated population and their ‘ohana a voice during the Covid-19 pandemic. Learn more about our partner campaigns and how you can take a stand.
#Masks4AllHawaii
With the help of Every1ne Hawaii, Windward Community College, and other donors, we have facilitated the donation of over 18,000 masks for the Department of Public Safety to distribute to each correctional facility throughout the state of Hawai‘i. Interested in donating or creating masks for out incarcerated ‘ohana? Send us an email.
Follow our journey on Instagram.
