“For there is always light if only we are brave enough to see it. If only we are brave enough to be it.” - Amanda Gorman, National Youth Poet Laureate
“When we are able to recognize our own light, we become empowered to use it.” - Michelle Obama

Aloha
When We Shine Foundation is a fully accredited 501(c)(3) non-profit based on the island of Maui, in the state of Hawaiʻi. Mission: We design joyful opportunities for young people to connect to environmental stewardship & leadership through arts education. Our work offers visual & auditory representations of the voices & stories of the young people who are changing the world.




Our latest
Living Hawaiian Style
In the spring of 2022, ʻĪao Intermediate 6th graders of team Makaliʻi participated in a Legacy project, interviewing people in our community and on ʻĪao school campus to find out what their thoughts are on why growing up on Maui and living here is so special.
HANA DAYS GONE BY (Aunty Punaʻs Song)
Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement. ~ Golda Meir, Former Prime Minister of Israel
The Keiki Covid Campaign Project
The Keiki Covid Campaign Project
Heart of Aloha Music Video

Artists are awesome!
Everyone can be an Artist and/or support the Arts – whether musical, visual, digital or performing – The Arts play an important role in Movements for social change.
We commend and recognize Artists for their audacity to dream, and for their commitment to help spur dynamic social justice. We are grateful for your dedication to helping make the world a better place!