“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 one candle lights another, its light is not diminished. The light given off together is greater than the light of one.

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: To provide opportunities for young people to develop skills in environmental stewardship & leadership through arts education. Our work offers visual & auditory, multi-media representations of the voices & stories of the young people who are changing the world.





Newest Release:
Nā Leo O Ka Honua, Endangered Species
We began this project with the students and teachers of Pomaikaʻi Elementary School on Maui in the fall of 2019. The songs were recorded on March 20, 2020, the day the world shut down from Covid. Weʻve gathered up these beautiful words, melodies and voices of the students and now offer it here!
Arts & Aina Explorations June, 2023!
Our Kūpuna and the ʻĀina Pilot Project began with Hana Elementary School and is featured in our place-based learning projects. The students talk-story with their elders, then re-tell what theyʻve learned thru multi-media arts. This is how we teach & build strong community, and activate social & cultural change.
Hereʻs a story about how to survive Covid. The song, recording, art and stop motion video were all created by 4th grade students at Pomaikaʻi Elementary School and features Artist Mentor, the very talented, John Cruz!
You can support us simply by listening to our Keiki Artists, VOICES OF THE EARTH, on any of your favorite streaming channels!

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