From the gift of land to the gift of expertise to the gift of capital, making the dream of Namahana into a reality depends on the generosity of those who resonate with our vision, values, and hopes for our children. Now that our school’s values, mission, educational philosophy, and leadership are established, we are beginning the Herculean task of building the physical campus that will achieve our vision.

Hawaiʻi State charter schools receive a per-student allocation once they are in operation, but no funds for facilities. Now that Namahana School has been granted conditional charter approval, we must meet an extensive set of assurances required by the State, from detailed plans for governance, enrollment, staffing, and financial oversight, to compliance with state permitting and construction conditions.

Given the significant investment this demands, most charter schools lease existing space in other facilities, and it is not uncommon for new schools to begin operating in trailers, yurts, or even tents. Despite the steep challenge, we are convinced that in order to truly unleash the potential of a Namahana School education, we must create a physical space for learning that reflects our vision and values.

Thanks to the remarkable support we have received so far, we believe we will be able to complete campus construction on our ambitious timeline. We know it can only happen with the full participation of our community in all its diversity and scope.