Our values reflect the uniqueness of our people and place.
Vision
We envision a peaceful, healthy, and violence-free Hawai‘i guided by the spirit of lōkahi, unbroken connectedness.
Purpose
We exist to foster relationships between survivors of sexual violence and service deliverers, improve treatment services, and spread awareness of the Aloha practices that deepen connection to self, to others, and to the planet.
Guiding Principles
We are guided by the five principles of Aloha, the deeper essence of the Aloha Spirit Law. Passed down from Aunty Pilahi Paki to her nephew, Pono Shim, these concepts reveal the wisdom of the Hawaiian people. By living these principles, we connect to our higher selves and to the world around us. Click the arrows below to read the deeper meaning behind each word.
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Akahai - Grace.
To give generously without expectation of reward or reciprocity.
To be mindful of the impact of our actions, before, during, and after.
To leave others clean and unblemished.
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Lōkahi - Unbroken
To be connected, undivided, already whole.
To recognize our connectedness.
To look for the “one story,” the higher perspective without prejudice, bias, or agendas.
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‘Olu‘olu - Gentle.
To find strength in softness, and softness in strength.
To do the right thing at the right time, especially in uncomfortable situations.
To balance power with restraint.
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Ha‘aha‘a - Empty.
To be open to receive.
To listen.
To observe not only the words spoken, but the cause and the intention behind them.
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Ahonui - Waiting for the moment
To be mindful.
To notice the moments that stimulate a desire to react, and be aware of our choice in how to respond.
To act only in alignment with our true nature.
