• to raise awareness of the amazing success stories of Hawaiian charter schools, despite the severe funding inequities they face
  
• funds raised go to support Hawaiian charter schools and/or Mana Maoliʻs own waʻa and music programs

Connecting artists to the youth

• Members of the Mana Maoli Collective visit schools to perform and talk story
  
• Others provide mentorships to youth in their area of expertise - singing, ukulele, guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, percussions, DJ turntables, radio talk show host, engineering, making/playing native instruments, and music management/promotion
  
• Afterschool Music Program - our first class begins September 2011 at Halau Lokahi Public Charter School, and is open to youth ages 12-18. It will be taught by Wayne Enos of Natural Vibrations, with curriculum assistance from Kainani Kahaunaele

Cultural exchange/Hawaii representation in Aotearoa

• In March 2010, representatives of the Mana Maoli Collective from 6 islands formed an all-star group of well known and underground musicians, kumu hula, and hula dancers. They were the 1st to represent Hawaiians at the Pasifika festival in Aotearoa in its 18 year history, a gathering of a quarter million people from dozens of nations across the Pacific. They also shared traditional Hawaiian music and hula, as well as original, innovative ʻMaoli Musicʻ (a fusion of styles) at nearly 2 dozen additional shows and workshops across many cities, schools and marae
  
• In March 2011, another all-star group (with a mix of returnees and new representatives) returned to Pasifika, adding to their itinerary Nga Puhi, the largest tribal run festival; WOMAD, the largest paid (sellout) festival of highest international scope and calibre; and more workshops in the schools and community.
  
• Both trips allowed for much exchange of culture, knowledge and inspiration with our Pacific Island cousins, especially our Maori hosts. There were collaborations on and offstage with many well respected artists/bands in Aotearoa (i.e. Katchafire, 1814, Tigilau Ness, Maisey Rika, 3Houses Down), as well as kupuna, educators, dancers, and community/cultural leaders. Substantial media exposure at the iwi (tribal) and national level helped increase awareness and appreciation for Hawaiiʻs music, dance and culture, as well as Mana Maoliʻs vision and mission.
  

• More school visits, and expansion of our mentorships and afterschool programs
  
• A community co-op studio for music and video production, accessible and affordable to youth and adults in the community.
  
• Mana Maoli CD, Volumes 1,2 and 3 - to be available for individual song downloads for the first time (Holiday season 2011)
  
• Mana Maoli CD, Volumes 4 and 5 - 10 Hawaiian charter schools will be contributing a track to our next CD project, along with an exciting lineup of pro artist collaborations you dont wanna miss!
  
• Aotearoa meets Hawaii mashup CD project - featuring at least one Hawaii and one Aotearoa artist on each track. Again, you will find 1st time collaborations across well respected artists that you wonʻt wanna miss!
  
• Sneak previews (singles and EPʻs) of the upcoming music projects mentioned above, are targeted to be released early next year