The Native Hawaiian Women’s Development Initiative is a project aimed at supporting the economic equity of Native Hawaiian women while promoting sustainable and regenerative practices in Hawaiʻi. The project is focused on empowering Native Hawaiian women entrepreneurs, fostering economic diversification, and addressing social and environmental challenges by providing financial resources, business training, mentorship, and community support, to create an inclusive ecosystem that promotes the economic well-being of Native Hawaiian women and their communities.

HACBED supported Hawaiʻi County Research and Development Team through:

• Scheduling and facilitating monthly meetings with the County representatives involved in the pre-planning phase of the Native Hawaiian Women Development Initiative.
• Providing guidance and expertise in developing the initiative’s framework, goals, and strategies.
• Assisting in the identification of key stakeholders, potential partners, and resources necessary for successful implementation.
• Offering support in addressing challenges and concerns raised by the County during the pre-planning phase.
• Collaboration with the County to design and implement community incentives to encourage active participation in the community meetings and other engagement activities.