Organizational Background
Kaho‘omiki was organized as a Governor’s Council under the John Waihee administration more than 20 years ago, but later transitioned to Hawai‘i’s Council on Physical Activity, after serving a number of years as a statewide clearing house for physical activity advocates. Kaho‘omiki reorganized and incorporated as a 501c3 non profit in 2003 with the purpose of supporting and funding the activities working to promote regular physical activity and good nutrition.
What We Do
Kaho‘omiki strives to inspire kama‘aina to embrace healthy lifestyles and hosts a variety of signature events, ongoing programming, and capacity building initiatives, while also advocating for policy change.
In addition, Kaho’omiki works to:
» Educate, communicate and disseminate information on physical activity and proper nutrition
» Provide technical assistance on best practices, quality assurance, standards and capacity building
» Collaborate, partner and network with like-minded individuals, organizations and agencies
» Create and channel resources to support physical activity and proper nutrition initiatives
» Provide avocation for policy changes that affect health
» Collect and monitor health data
» Motivate and inspire Kama`aina to embrace physical activity
» Apply research to support and strengthen analysis
» Host demonstration projects
Kaho‘omiki is affiliated with the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports and the National Association for Health and Fitness. Both organizations exist to improve the quality of life for individuals in the United States through the promotion of physical fitness, sports, and healthy lifestyles, and support and foster the organization of Governor’s and State Councils on physical fitness and sports in every state and U.S. territory.
Vision Statement
An active and healthy community–from keiki to kupuna–engaged in recreation, sports, and fitness activities with access to nutritious foods and beverages.
Mission Statement
To actively support and encourage lifelong healthy lifestyles through regular physical activity, good nutrition, and social connections and enhance the quality of life of Hawai’i residents.
Organizational Values
- A physically active lifestyle and good nutrition are critical to lifelong health and happiness, and contributes substantially to the social and economic well-being of Hawaii’s schools, communities and industries
- People of all ages, abilities and socioeconomic status must have opportunities to participate in a variety of active recreation and sports – and an understanding of good nutrition to enjoy the long-term benefits of a healthy lifestyle.
- Community networking is necessary to achieve lifelong, lifestyle changes.
View our KAHOOMIKI – Annual Report 2017
To view our most recent IRS Form 990, please visit GuideStar.
