Hawai'i Broadband Hō'ike Site Visit: Option 2, Wai'anae Coast Comprehensive

Hawai'i Broadband Hō'ike Site Visit-Option 2 Wai'anae Coast Comprehensive

Come join us for an in-person exploration of the broadband landscape on the Wai'anae Coast. This event will highlight projects such as the Lifeline for Wai'anae Moku Community Wi-Fi network, Kupuna Tech Workshops, and Tech Savvy Teens, all focused on closing the digital divide and improving access to healthcare, education, and opportunity. Attendees will learn how connectivity solutions tailored for our community are strengthening resilience from keiki to kūpuna. This event is perfect for anyone interested in learning more about the broadband development in the region. Don't miss out on this educational and engaging experience!

Info: Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center (WCCHC) brings together local leaders and partners advancing digital equity through community-based innovation. This event will highlight projects such as the Lifeline for Waianae Moku Community Wi-Fi network, Kupuna Tech Workshops, and Tech Savvy Teens, all focused on closing the digital divide and improving access to healthcare, education, and opportunity. Attendees will learn how connectivity solutions tailored for our community are strengthening resilience from keiki to kūpuna.

Location: Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center | Ka'ahaaina Café, 86-260 Farrington Hwy, Waianae, HI 96792

Point of Contact: Chrissy Kuahine, [email protected], 808-590-1244

Info: The visit to Puʻuhonua o Waiʻanae will highlight the transformation of a once-undeveloped 20-acre parcel into a self-built community now home to nearly 150 formerly houseless residents. As the site of Hawaiʻi’s second community-operated broadband network, it showcases how grassroots innovation can bring reliable internet access to even the most marginalized populations. This visit offers a powerful example of digital equity in action, where connectivity supports education, safety, and opportunity in a resilient, self-determined village.

Location: Puʻuhonua o Waiʻanae | 85-369 Farrington Hwy, Waianae, HI 96792

Point of Contact: James Pakele | [email protected]

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

86-260 Farrington Hwy, 86-260 Farrington Highway, Waianae, United States