We live in a highly complex, interdependent world. The scope of the challenges we face now and in the future cannot be handled by individuals, organizations, or government alone.
Hawaiʻi needs cross-sector collaborations that engage the systemic challenges that threaten our quality of life. Our hope is that by investing in local leaders who have a proven record of service to Hawaiʻi and by offering these leaders a way to connect, collaborate, and find support amongst a larger network of like-minded leaders, they will encourage and amplify innovative, positive change in Hawaiʻi.
The Omidyar Fellows program is an enduring commitment designed to lead to a more thriving Hawai‘i. ‘Ike Hawai‘i, the knowledge that comes from Hawai‘i is critical to support leadership that is good for Hawai‘i. Our approach stresses leadership immersion with ʻāina as well as strong relationships and networks.
Since its launch in May 2012 by the Hawai‘i Leadership Forum, nine cohorts have completed the curriculum phase of the Omidyar Fellows program and have become fully engaged into the Forum of Fellows.
The program covers all costs for each participant. While the investment is significant, so is the promise of a network of leaders with the skills and experience needed to help lead Hawaiʻi into the future.