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Taking on Tomorrow

With every passing day, the challenges we face become more numerous, more complex, and more interconnected. It may be your time to lead.

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Making an Impact

Fellows help shape Hawai‘i's future through projects that galvanize collaboration and address our state's most pressing issues.

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About the Program

Comprised of a 18-month curriculum and practicum, plus an ongoing commitment to the Forum of Fellows, the Omidyar Fellows program is an enduring commitment designed to lead to a more thriving Hawai‘i.

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Jan / Feb Newsletter

Mālama ‘Āina for Earth Month

Fellows share ways they are caring for ‘āina. Plus, Re-use Hawai‘i celebrates 20 years of cultivating a circular economy.

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Cohort X

“Open Heart, Open Mind, Open Na‘au”

Fellow Babā Yim reflects on the launch of the newest cohort and key takeaways from their first session.

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Fellows Spotlight

Advocacy Leadership + Policy Lab

Suzanne Skjold offers insight into this lab that brings together local leaders active in advocacy and public policy.

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The challenges we face in Hawai‘i, and around the world, are great and growing. Our future depends on putting the right talent up against every obstacle in our path.
Pierre Omidyar, Founder and Chairman, eBay
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