?? READY TO BUILD FOR THE ?āINA? ?? The Build4?āina Hackathon is your chance to turn ideas into action! Whether you're an engineer, designer, or ?āina steward, we need your mana?o to co-create regenerative solutions for Hawai?i. ?? 3 Days of Innovation & Impact ?? ?? Day 1 (April 4): Kickoff with tech demos & inspiration at @nationofhawaii (Optional On-Site) ?? Day 2 (April 5): Start of 48-hour prototyping sprint at Hālau ?īnana ?? Day 3 (April 6): Demo Day – showcase your work for funding & mentorship opportunities ?? Limited spots available! Apply by April 1st → tinyurl.com/Build4Aina Who’s ready to build for the future? Let’s innovate together! ? #mauka2makai
Purple Mai?a Foundation
在线教育
Aiea，Hawaii 1,474 位关注者
EdTech to empower the next generation of culturally grounded, community serving tech makers + problem solvers
关于我们
Purple Mai?a Foundation is a 501(c)(3) technology education nonprofit. We teach coding and computer science through after-school or elective classes to Native Hawaiian students, low-income youth, and others who are underrepresented in tech. As we increase access to tech education and increase students’ earning potential, we also ground students to tech education that their ancestors were indigenous innovators who used their skills and perspective to serve their communities and lands. We support Hawaiian values in contemporary tech culture, and we think that by learning to innovate as indigenous technologies, we can be part of a global shift toward growing more sustainable and just societies.
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https://purplemaia.org
Purple Mai?a Foundation的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 在线教育
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- 11-50 人
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- Aiea，Hawaii
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- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 2015
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98-1277 KAAHUMANU ST STE 106-547
US，Hawaii，Aiea，96701
Purple Mai?a Foundation员工
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?? READY TO TURN IDEAS INTO ACTION? ?? The Mauka2Makai Impact Challenge is where innovation meets stewardship, and we need YOU to be part of it! ?? Whether you’re a creative thinker, a tech builder, or simply passionate about ?āina-based solutions, we have a space for you. ?? Design4?āina Ideathon (March 15-16) – Brainstorm, collaborate, and generate bold ideas for sustainability. ?? Build4?āina Hackathon (April 4-6) – Develop prototypes and bring solutions to life alongside engineers, designers, and community leaders. ?? Sign up today: Design4?āina: tinyurl.com/Design4Aina (Registration Closes March 14) Build4?āina: tinyurl.com/Build4Aina (Spots are limited! Applications Close March 18) From mauka to makai, let’s innovate for our future. Will we see you there? ??? #Mauka2Makai
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Check out this amazing content our haumāna are producing through the guidance of their kumu! Lets change that narrative ????
Makana Waikīkī ?? | Indigenous Brand & Nonprofit Marketer | Storyteller | Community-Centered Strategist
What’s better than seeing your ideas come to life? Seeing them in action by the people they were made for. That’s exactly what happened at Polipoli Farms, where our Purple Mai?a Foundation Digital Creators students got to witness their hard work being used in real life—on the ?āina, in the hands of community, making a difference. Here’s the thing: you’re 86% more likely to buy something when you see it used by someone who looks like you. That’s why this kind of content matters here in Hawai?i. When we showcase our people, our businesses, and our stories, we don’t just tell our history—we shape our future. To my haumāna, you are the designers of lāhui. Your mo?olelo matters. I urge you to continue showing up and taking space because you are changing the narrative for the better. To my Digital Creators team, Tre Zamora, Hunter Naho'oikaika, Pōhaikealoha P, and Jessica Manapul, you are the shaping the designers of lāhui. Mahalo for your energy, time, and skill that you pour into them, please don?t ever stop. Mahalo a nui to Polipoli Farms for your open arms and amazing hospitality, the ?ike shared, and the chance to connect innovation with community. The next generation of creators is here, and they’re just getting started?? https://lnkd.in/e4SBHw72
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?? Calling O?ahu’s K-12 Educators! ?? Are you a culturally-grounded & tech-curious K-12 Kumu on O?ahu who loves their community and working with young people? Join our Auw.ai Educator Fellowship to explore kupuna ?ike + emerging tech while empowering your students & community! ? Benefits include: $8,000 stipend ?? Brand-new Apple devices ?? A dynamic, culturally-rooted cohort experience & more! ?? Apply by Dec 30, 2024 (It only takes 10–15 min to apply!) Only 5 spots available—don’t wait! ?? Start your journey with us now at bit.ly/4ir6wMu or at the link in our bio ??
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Digital Creators is such a wonderful program run by our team of incredible kumu. Huge shoutout to Makanaohaililani Waikiki, Jessica Manapul, Pōhaikealoha P, Tre Zamora, and Hunter Naho'oikaika for your hard work and dedication. Checkout https://lnkd.in/ge8nq_9B to learn more about the program and how to get involved!
Makana Waikīkī ?? | Indigenous Brand & Nonprofit Marketer | Storyteller | Community-Centered Strategist
Still processing the incredible week we just had at the Digital Creators Hō?ike! It feels surreal, and honestly, I’m at a loss for words. When I joined the Purple Mai?a Foundation team back in February, I was invited to take on a role I had never officially done before: kumu (teacher). The title of kumu carries deep cultural weight and responsibility in Hawaiian culture, so stepping into this role was as exhilarating as it was daunting. But thanks to the not-so-gentle encouragement from my amazing team—Jessica Manapul, Pōhaikealoha P, Tre Zamora, and Hunter Naho'oikaika—I dove in headfirst as the Digital Creators Kumu and Puna Cohort Lead. Digital Creators is a free introductory course empowering Hawai?i residents with the foundational skills needed for a career in digital marketing and graphic design. Through this program, students explore storytelling, marketing, and design fundamentals, all while embracing a culturally grounded approach rooted in the context of Hawai?i. This past week marked the culmination of nearly a year’s worth of work—teaching curriculum I built and working closely with over 80 students, representing 20+ nonprofits and 30+ local businesses in 2024. Watching these haumāna (students) trust me to share the ?ike (knowledge) I’ve gained in marketing, social impact, social media, and PR has been the honor of my career. Seeing the growth in their confidence, the connections they’ve made, and the ideas sparked has been beyond rewarding. Every cohort brings something unique and lights up the space in ways I never could have anticipated. Even more inspiring are the unexpected outcomes: ?? Haumāna stepping confidently into spaces they never imagined themselves in. ?? Exploring creativity that has the potential to generate income. ?? Five students launching their own nonprofits and businesses—dreams they’ve had for years finally becoming reality. To think, I never imagined anyone would call me Kumu Makana. But now, I can’t wait to show up for class each week and share this journey with these incredible individuals. What about you? Have you ever stumbled into a role or opportunity that completely changed your career, your outlook, and your way of contributing to your community? Mahalo nui to everyone who’s been part of this amazing ride so far! Kayli Pack, Xeana Dung, County of Hawaii, Ashley Kierkiewicz, Ku?uhiapo Jeong, Lauae Kekahuna, and soooo many more!
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It?s Mālama Studios Monday and time for us to share the incredible nonprofits that were a part of Mālama Design Studio, Cohort 2, as part of our mission to empower Native Hawaiian organizations ??? These orgs gained access to web, design, and social media support, allowing them to build strong, sustainable foundations beyond their current capacity. Mahalo to these inspiring nonprofits for their dedication to our community. Heading deeper into Puna on the island of Hawai?i, for our last stop of this huaka?i, to ??Kahuwai ???? Kahuwai in Puna is a treasure of ?ike and ?āina, preserving over 200 acres of native Hawaiian settlements. Mālama'd by @kalaweaumoku and his 'ohana with the support of Kamehameha Schools, this cultural site offers hands-on experiences where students connect with their kūpuna, practice traditional skills, and learn about pre-contact Hawaiian life. ?????? Much of this wahi pana has remained untouched since the early 1900s and because of Keone Kalawe and his incredible 'ohana it continues to be protected and cared for today. E mālama i ka ?āina a e mālama i ka mo?omeheu. ???? Check out our ?? link in bio for more on their amazing work and to explore how we’re building sustainable foundations for Native Hawaiian orgs. ???? Drop your favorite HAWAI?I Island ?? nonprofits in the comments below!
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? Jess Manapul @jessmanapua ? Makakilo's shining star is wrapping up her role as the Digital Creators Program Manager at Purple Mai?a and stepping into a new chapter with another one of our programs! ?? Here's a look at her incredible journey and the impact she’s made: ?? 2021: Started as a marketing intern at Purple Mai?a ?? 2023: Returned as Digital Creators Program Manager & Design Instructor ?? 2025: Transitioning to Community Program Manager with FoundHer, supporting wāhine entrepreneurs! ??? ?? Fun Facts About Jess: ?? Obsessed with Avatar: The Last Airbender ?? Loves to sing (THE karaoke queen?) ?? Beginner volleyball player (still grinding!) ?? Laughs at her own jokes (we laugh too, promise!) ?? Jess is passionate about making tech and business spaces accessible, empowering communities to share their own stories, and teaching through a culturally grounded lens. Who better to uplift our stories than us? ??? ?? Mahalo nui loa, Jess, for everything you’ve done to uplift creators and communities across Hawai?i! We’re excited to see the magic you’ll continue to create. ????
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It?s Mālama Studios Monday and?time for us to share the incredible nonprofits that were a part of Mālama Design Studio, Cohort 2, as part of our mission to empower Native Hawaiian organizations ??? These orgs gained access to web, design, and social media support, allowing them to build strong, sustainable foundations beyond their current capacity. Mahalo to these inspiring nonprofits for their dedication to our community. Heading to the island of Hawai?i with ???O Maku?u Ke Kāhua in Puna, Hawai?i Island @omakuukekahua is dedicated to uplifting its community by fostering educational, cultural, and economic opportunities rooted in Hawaiian values. Learn more about their impactful work here: makuu.org/about-us ??? Here’s what we accomplished together through Mālama Design Studio: ?? Content creation ?? Social media mapping and strategy ?? NEW logo and branding ?? Website redesign Check out our ?? link in bio for more on their amazing work and to explore how we’re building sustainable foundations for Native Hawaiian orgs. ???? Drop your favorite HAWAI?I Island ?? nonprofits in the comments below!
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?? Big News! ?? After last night’s amazing Salesforce User Group Pau Hana, we’re thrilled to announce that applications for our Salesforce Certification Training are NOW OPEN! ?? Check out our website purplemaia.org/hiapo for more information! ?? About the program: Our Salesforce Certification Training is designed to empower learners with the tools and skills to thrive in the tech industry. ?? Whether you're a beginner or looking to level up, this program is for you! ? Program highlights: ?? Hands-on training with Salesforce professionals ?? Real-world projects to build your skills ?? Certification exam prep & guidance ?? Opportunities to connect with local tech leaders ?? Open to individuals across Hawai?i? Classes begin January 2025, and applications close December 31st! ??? Seats fill up fast, so don’t wait—apply now! Need help? Send us a message or email [email protected] with any questions. We’re here to help you every step of the way. ??
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