Partners Working For You

Since 1997, Partners in Development, an IRS Section 501(c)(3) non-profit public foundation, has created and implemented a number of successful programs to assist island residents and their communities in the areas of education, economic development, environmental issues and community health.

Our Mission

The foundation is focused on meeting today's environmental, social, and educational challenges through application of Hawai‘i's timeless values and traditional practices. These include the ahupua‘a system of land and environmental management, problem-solving through ho‘oponopono, ho‘ona‘auao (traditional mentorship in education), and the values of aloha (sharing), ‘onipa‘a (perseverence), lōkahi (unity), and mālama ‘āina (love for the land). Of particular interest are under-served segments of our society, such as preschool children and their caregivers, and economically-depressed communities and families. Because of Hawai‘i's unique environment and natural resources, the foundation is also committed to expanding the values of environmental stewardship and the use of natural processes for environmental remediation and the development of responsible and sustainable agricultural technologies.

Moving Forward

In addition to managing its current community-based projects, Partners in Development keeps an eye on the future. Already in the planning stages are programs focusing on rural economic development, special needs education, and minority health.

Our Commitment

Partners in Development is committed to strengthening our communities through the strategic implementation of innovative ideas. As we focus on the long-term success of our program participants and the communities we serve, we hope to instill a sense that those who succeed have, in turn, a responsibility to serve others in need.

Thursday, June 19, 2008
Science Camp Uses Lego's as Teaching Tools
Story at Honolulu Advertiser
Story at Star-Bulletin

Wednesday, June 18, 2008
PID Invited to Kamehameha Day Parade
Representatives from Tūtū and Me - Hawai‘i and Kokua ‘Ohana participate in the floral parade.

Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Na Oiwi Kane Laupahoehoe Mentoring Project: A Page from the Laupahoehoe HS 2008 Yearbook

Thursday, June, 12, 2008
Tech Together Comes to Nanakuli Elementary
Students conducted experiments emphasizing problem solving techniques to prove science concepts.

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