ASH Initiative

Inspired by the vision of Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole, the Hawaiian Civic Club movement was established in 1918 and remains the oldest Native Hawaiian community-based advocacy movement. Today, the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs (AOHCC) carries that legacy forward through approximately 65 civic clubs across Hawaiʻi and the continental United States, advocating for the educational, civic, health, cultural, economic, and social well-being of the lāhui. 

ʻAhahui Sīwila Hawaiʻi (ASH), established in 2018, is the 501(c)(3) sister organization of AOHCC, with AOHCC serving as its sole member. ASH strengthens the Hawaiian Civic Club movement by supporting Native Hawaiian-centered education, cultural preservation, civic engagement, and leadership development. Its support also provides resources that help individual clubs and councils carry out their work and continue Prince Kūhiō’s vision of an engaged and empowered Hawaiian community. 

Through this enduring network, generations of Native Hawaiians have opportunities to connect with culture, develop as leaders, engage in civic life, and contribute to the well-being of their communities. Nā ʻŌiwi Kāne has proudly supported ASH since 2019, helping advance a legacy rooted in service, kuleana, and the strength of our lāhui.

To learn more about this organization, please visit: ʻAhahui Sīwila Hawaiʻi