Ke Ola Hou began in Hawaii September 2001, adopting an indigenous model of faith based youth work from our parent organization
Te Ora Hou (more info link: Te Ora Hou). Here in Hawaii, our Ke Ola Hou programs are a community response to the needs of at risk and
disadvantaged youth aged 7-19 and their families. We are focused on building long term mentoring relationships that support young
people through their often-difficult teen years.
About Us
Ke Ola Hou   
Our Goals

To develop each child's talents and abilities to become community leaders and world changers

To provide a safe place (pu'uhonua) for Hawaii's keiki in at risk situations

To end destructive cycles in ohana and communities

To perpetuate healthy cultural practices and pass on traditional knowledge that encourages personal
identity and self worth

To empower youth and encourage self determination & personal responsibility enabling them to
impact their future, their environments and promote social justice

To improve social behavior by teaching youth healthy interpersonal & relational skills

To create community collaborations that provide resources for our young people and their ohana