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Oct 13, 2025

HEC's 2025 Impact Report, Our Kuleana, highlights how courageous, values-driven leadership is transforming Hawai‘i’s systems through collaboration rooted in Hawai‘i’s Soul. From reactivating ancestral land stewardship models to bridging communities, sectors, and generations, the report showcases collective action shaping a more resilient and thriving future for Hawai‘i. Read more in the 2025 HEC Impact Report.

Oct 09, 2024

HEC’s drive toward results through collaboration starts with the heart, prioritizing the soul of Hawai‘i and relationships as the lynchpins to progress. Read more in the 2024 HEC Impact Report.

Oct 05, 2023

HEC’s 2023 Impact Report features updates on its focus areas and the expanding Rediscovering Hawai‘i’s Soul initiative and network.

Oct 05, 2022

Read HEC’s Fall 2022 Report on its four focus areas – Climate Repair, Adaptation, and Sustainability; Housing for All; Learning Communities; and Rediscovering Hawai'i's Soul.

Jun 12, 2022

Hawai‘i has all the ingredients to be a leader in addressing climate change. Read why a collaborative approach to drafting legislation by diverse stakeholders is an important first step.

May 05, 2022

Kaʻū High and Pāhala Elementary School hosted a book launch for What the World Needs Now, illustrated by Ka‘ū High School 12th grader Kelson Gallano and authored by Joyce Iwashita, a retired educator and alumna. It’s part of HEC’s community revitalization project, Kaʻū Dream.

Apr 24, 2022

The Hawai‘i Earned Income Tax Credit serves as a vital tool for investing in Hawai‘i’s working families and a link to strengthening our economy and communities. Read why it should be made permanent and refundable.

Feb 01, 2022

Read HEC’s 2020 – 2021 Impact Report and learn how HEC is making systemic change through collaborative leadership, collective action, and its commitment to Hawai‘i.

Dec 02, 2021

Technology represents a significant opportunity for Hawaiʻi as we diversify our workforce and support an innovation economy.

Dec 02, 2021

Coming together across diverse sectors to accelerate Hawaiʻi’s technology literacy and help local businesses thrive in the digital world.