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Polynesian Voyaging Society
Impact Type: Cultural Revitalization & Community Development
Location: Honolulu, Hawai’i
Founded in 1973, the Polynesian Voyaging Society is a non-profit organization based in Honolulu. Their mission is to perpetuate the art and science of traditional Polynesian voyaging and the spirit of exploration through experiential educational programs that inspire students and their communities to respect and care for themselves, each other, and their natural and cultural environments. Through voyaging, PVS hopes to inspire humanity to care for the earth by highlighting the vital importance of oceans, indigenous knowledge, communities, education, and sustainability.
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