Parent Organization, Papa Ola Lokahi (POL)
POL is a consortium of public agencies and Native Hawaiian non-profit organizations striving to improve the health and well-being of Native Hawaiians and other native peoples. It is a non-profit corporation registered in the State of Hawaii and was created by the Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act in 1988. Funding comes from the federal government and from private foundations and contributions.Our Vision (Ka Ikena): A thriving Native community composed of healthy individuals and families informed about their rich heritage and culture, living in a state of lokahi (unity and harmony), and making informed choices and responsible decisions in a safe island society that is pono (righteous and virtuous).
Our Mission (Ke Ala Malamalama): To improve the health status and well-being of Native Hawaiians and others by advocating, initiating, and maintaining culturally appropriate strategic actions aimed at improving the physical, mental and spiritual health and wellness of Native Hawaiians.
Partnerships
PDEP would not be possible without the contributions of our partners.
Pacific Diabetes Education Program, a program of Papa Ola Lokahi
894 Queen Street, Honolulu, HI 96813 | Phone 808-597-6555 | Fax 808-597-6552 | Email pdep@papaolalokahi.org