

Kūkolu
Impact Type: Economic Stability & Workforce Development
Location: Kāneʻohe, Hawaiʻi
Kūkolu is non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Indigenous communities through economic empowerment, cultural preservation, and educational programs. Their mission centers around strengthening Indigenous resilience and fostering self-sufficiency among Hawaiian communities. They do achieve this through the following services:
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Indigenous Women’s Incubator: Kūkolu provides entrepreneurship opportunities for Native Hawaiian and Indigenous women, aiming for economic abundance in their communities.
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Backbone Services: They extend backbone support to Native Hawaiian and Indigenous communities, businesses, and organizations.
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Indigenous Creatives: Kūkolu connects Native Hawaiian and Indigenous artists to transformational and impactful community opportunities.
HPF supports the Indigenous Women’s Incubator program as well as the Micro-Lending Program.