Education Community Health Education
Culturally rooted health education designed with Native Hawaiian communities — addressing chronic disease prevention, nutrition, and mental wellness.
501(c)(3) Public Charity · Kailua Kona
Hōʻola
ʻŌiwi
Healing the people. A community-rooted nonprofit restoring health and well-being for Native Hawaiians on the Big Island.
Founded
August 2024
Focus
Public Health
Classification
NTEE E70
Status
IRS Tax-Exempt
"We believe health is not merely the absence of disease, but a state of complete physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being — rooted in the Hawaiian understanding of pono."
Hoola Oiwi Foundation
About the Foundation
Rooted in culture.
Focused on health.
Hoola Oiwi Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Kailua Kona on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi. Our name — Hōʻola ʻŌiwi — means "to heal the native people" in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi.
Founded in 2024, we address the health disparities that Native Hawaiian communities (Kānaka Maoli) continue to face, blending traditional healing wisdom with evidence-based public health practice.
Our Name
Hōʻola
To heal, to restore
health, to save life
health, to save life
ʻŌiwi
Native people,
children of the land
children of the land
"Ēwe hānau o ka ʻāina" — Born of the land. ʻŌiwi refers to Kānaka Maoli, the indigenous Hawaiian people.
At a Glance
- Founded
- August 2024
- Location
- Kailua Kona, HI
- Focus
- Public Health (E70)
- IRS Status
- 501(c)(3) Exempt
- EIN
- 39-3654814
What We Do
Programs & Focus Areas
Our work centers on the unique health needs of Native Hawaiian communities.
Education 
Healing Traditional Healing Integration
Bridging lāʻau lapaʻau (traditional Hawaiian medicine) with modern healthcare to create holistic pathways to community wellness.
Advocacy Public Health Advocacy
Advocating for equitable healthcare policies for Native Hawaiian populations, ensuring indigenous voices are represented at all levels.
"E mālama i ka ʻāina, e mālama i ke kanaka"
Care for the land, care for the people
Make a Difference
Get Involved
Every contribution brings us closer to health equity for Native Hawaiian communities.
01
Donate
Your tax-deductible gift directly supports public health programs serving Native Hawaiian families.
02
Volunteer
Join our team advancing health equity in Hawaiʻi. All skills and backgrounds welcome.
03
Partner
We welcome partnerships with healthcare providers, community orgs, and government agencies.
EIN: 39-3654814 · Donations are tax-deductible under IRC § 170
Reach Out
Contact
Questions about our work? We'd love to hear from you.
Contact Person
Hilinai Kane
Address
74-2815 Ohemakai St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
Kailua Kona, HI 96740