Hawaii Literacy
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In today's rapidly changing and highly technological world, the importance of literacy skills have taken on a new dimension. While the traditional forms of reading and writing still hold great importance, digital literacy has become an essential skillset for everyone from keiki to kūpuna to possess. The term "literacy" no longer refers to only the ability to read and write, but has expanded to include the capability to use digital tools and technologies.

Aloha United Way features Hawaii Literacy Executive Director

In today's rapidly changing and highly technological world, the importance of literacy skills have taken on a new dimension. While the traditional forms of reading and writing still hold great importance, digital literacy has become an essential skillset for everyone from keiki to kūpuna to possess. The term "literacy" no longer refers to only the ability to read and write, but has expanded to include the capability to use digital tools and technologies.

Fall 2021 Newsletter

Fall 2021 Newsletter

Learn about Hawaii Literacy’s latest happenings and upcoming events. We are celebrating our 50th anniversary this year! We also recently received $40,000 from Nariet Hawaii to purchase tablets and wireless hotspots to support our newest digital literacy program. Learn about our new Bookmobile Coordinator and our new intensive academic tutoring project by Family Literacy Libraries.

Hawaii Literacy empowers individuals with help from amazing staff and volunteers

Hawaii Literacy empowers individuals with help from amazing staff and volunteers

Hawaii Literacy has a large impact on the community, especially the students and volunteers that participate in their programs!

Lyle Kaloi is a volunteer at Hawaii Literacy and says it’s amazing what Hawaii Literacy is doing for the community. As a former social worker, Lyle’s passion was always helping families and children. Seeing how Hawaii Literacy impacts transitional homes, homeless sights, and community events made Lyle want to get involved. “People don’t understand that the most fundamental skill, such as reading or writing, what it can do for people. I like the program and I like the impact that it’s done for the children,” says Lyle.

Hawaii Literacy learner Rodney Beauchamp says he was given a second chance when he joined the program. He wasn’t able to read the bus lines, and therefore didn’t always make it to his end destination. “I used to be afraid to ask people for help,” says Rodney. He’s proud to say he’s come a long way after learning to read and write.

Hawaii Literacy Celebrates 50 years with launch of digital literacy program

Hawaii Literacy Celebrates 50 years with launch of digital literacy program

Hawaii Literacy is celebrating their 50th anniversary by launching their digital literacy program! We are so excited to have been featured on Hawaii News Now’s HI Now and discuss our 50th anniversary with the launch of our new digital literacy program.

Addressing the Gaps in Hawaii’s literacy landscape - HMSA's Island Scene

Addressing the Gaps in Hawaii’s literacy landscape - HMSA's Island Scene

Many people may not realize that for a certain time in history, the Hawaiian Kingdom outpaced many nations, including the United States, in literacy rates. However, over the past century those rates have fallen, especially among Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander populations.

Why worry about someone’s reading ability?

Hawaii Literacy Receives $40,000 from Nariet Hawaii to Improve Literacy

Hawaii Literacy Receives $40,000 from Nariet Hawaii to Improve Literacy

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Dozens of Oahu families will now have greater access to educational programs thanks to a community grant.

Nareit Hawaii gifted $40,000 to support Hawaii Literacy’s effort to reach out to underserved Oahu families.

The money will go toward providing 150 Kalihi and Waipahu families with digital tablets and internet access to improve comprehension and reading skills.