Nurturing the giving spirit from youth and partnering with the community to co-create an abundant future.

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An ecosystem of giving

We all have a role to play in collective thriving.

The Hawai‘i Center for Youth Philanthropy (HCYP) nurtures youth, educators, communities, and givers to practice philanthropy that is relational, rooted, and reciprocal.

Who's at the heart of HCYP?

Philanthropists and Changemakers

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Youth

Eager to connect, seeking opportunities for pono giving.

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Educators

Guiding youth to lead with purpose, weaving philanthropic mindsets into everyday learning.

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Communities

Keepers and stewards of community waiwai, mentors who teach us pono giving.

In the Loop

HCYP Annual Hōʻike Celebrates Youth, Community, and Collective

HCYP’s annual hō‘ike brought together youth, educators, families, and community members to celebrate a year of learning grounded in pilina, waiwai, and place-based philanthropy.

Looking Back on HCYP’s Second Year of Learning Together

HCYP’s second year brought youth, educators, and communities together to reimagine philanthropy through pilina, reflection, and place-based learning.

Resources

Shifting mindsets takes time and resources. Find ideas, research, practical skill-building strategies, and stories designed to support this purposeful growth.

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