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Empowering Young Entrepreneurs

Chloe (14) and Emma (12) Colandrea, young entrepreneurs with a passion for creation, joined the INPEACE Center for Entrepreneurship program to turn their school-project pop-up mākeke into a thriving business, Pua Mau Loa. The program’s proactive and supportive approach inspired them to commit fully, providing tailored assistance to meet their specific needs.in its 30-year history of empowering communities.

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INPEACE Purchases Former Kaiser Permanente Clinic in West Oʻahu

Nānākuli, HI —The Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture (INPEACE) is proud to announce its purchase of the former Kaiser Permanente Nānāikeola Clinic in Nānākuli. The 1.4- acre site and 15,000-square-foot building will become INPEACE’s official headquarters, the first
in its 30-year history of empowering communities.

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Empowering Early Literacy: INPEACE’s Approach to Education in Hawaii

The INPEACE Early Literacy Institute (ELI), an initiative which intertwines Hawaiian culture with the vital mission of nurturing early literacy. The program spans several locations across the islands, including Hilo, Waiʻanae, Nānākuli, Kapolei, and the island of Kauai. This program, deeply rooted in evidence-based practices, embraces the concept of “shared literacy” to cultivate children’s language skills through inclusive learning methods.

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