Journalism by, with, and for kiaʻi
Our hana
Collaborative story weaving
We create stories by, with, and for communities who are building more equitable and sustainable systems in Hawaiʻi
Building narrative power
We provide media education that shifts the narrative by illuminating media biases and re-centering community voices
Sparking action
We co-design custom civic action toolkits with our partners that equip people to navigate and transform systems
Our stories
Kaheāwai Media collaborates with kiaʻi — those leading aloha ʻāina and collective liberation movements across Hawaiʻi — to create journalism rooted in relationships, place, and action.
why
We believe journalism should center pilina with ʻāina and community, not clicks and conflict.
how
We’re designing Kaheāwai Media to be accountable to ʻāina and community first, not investors.
what
Our community-guided storytelling projects equip people to take action and change systems.
who
Our work is collectively stewarded by kiaʻi who uplift aloha ʻāina and collective liberation.
