Kinai ‘Eha, which translates to 'To Extinguish Pain' in Hawaiian, focuses on helping youth who have dropped out of high school and struggle within the traditional education system. By offering a culturally relevant, trauma-informed educational experience, the nonprofit works to empower these young individuals by providing them with vocational training, life skills, and connections to their cultural heritage.
2017
82-1366272
$281.4 thousand
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
Kinai ʻEha engages its students through hands-on community projects.
Participants receive practical training in construction trades.
The program emphasizes Hawaiian cultural identity and traditions.
Housing Success
12 ʻōpio have secured transitional or permanent housing after completing the program.
OSHA10 Certifications
70% of participants earned OSHA10 credentials.
Community Service Hours
18 hours of community service are provided each month through community events.
"When I was under ice it blocked out a lot of memories that I never like think about. It blocked out a lot of what a lot of people call excuses or reasons to get angry."
Kona Wright
Haumana
"Whatever our goal is we’ll get there. We just can’t forget where our roots are. We are Native Hawaiians and we will do whatever we set our minds to."
Alaka’i Kaʻapa
Haumana
"These certifications give them confidence. A lot of confidence to know that they can do this work and learn things that school is supposed to train them for out in the field."
Josiah Akau
Founder
Overall Score
57
36
/100
Program Expense Ratio
73.56%
8
/20
Program Revenue Growth
-100.00%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.04432
20
/20
Working Capital Ratio
0.275
4
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Category | Amount | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 1.027M | 100.00% |
Program Services | 0 | 0.00% |
Investment Income | 0 | 0.00% |
Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
Other Notable Sources | 0 | 0.00% |
Total Revenue | 1.027M | 100.00% |
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