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About Boys to Men Mentoring Hawaiʻi

Because our communities depend on strong, caring men, it is vital to support boys during the years when their character, identity, and sense of purpose are formed. In Hawaiʻi, young men have traditionally been guided through close relationships with elders, family, and community—learning values such as kuleana (responsibility), mālama (care), lokahi (balance), and aloha. When these relationships are absent or disrupted, boys often lack the guidance and belonging they need during adolescence.

Boys to Men Mentoring Hawaiʻi creates safe, supportive spaces where boys are surrounded by trained adult mentors and peers who walk alongside them. Through weekly group circles, outdoor experiences, and rites of passage, boys learn accountability, communication, and self-awareness while strengthening their connection to ʻohana, community, and ʻāina. Our programs honor both contemporary and traditional ways of learning, helping boys understand that becoming a good man means caring for oneself, others, and the land that sustains us.

Founded in San Diego in 1996, Boys to Men Mentoring now serves communities in more than 20 cities worldwide. Boys to Men Mentoring Hawaiʻi has been active since 2013, offering culturally grounded mentoring programs across the islands. Demand for our programs continues to grow, with many boys waiting for the opportunity to participate. With the support of mentors, families, and community partners, we are building a stronger future for Hawaiʻi—one young man at a time.

Join us. Volunteer. Become a mentor. Help raise the next generation of men grounded in Aloha, Kuleana, Lōkahi and Malma ʻāina.