"Youth Alliance has given me the courage to speak up and say my opinion and it’s given me knowledge I can share."
 

Program Description

Youth Alliance was born out of the groundbreaking Focus Maui Nui project that asked Maui’s residents to define a vision for our county’s future. Once defined, participants called for this vision to be passed onto our children, the stewards of our future.

2008-2009 brings the fourth year for the Youth Alliance program. “Wellness & Community” is the theme as Alliance members will embark on a series of sessions that brings together high school participants from across Maui Nui to explore key components of our community. This behind-the-scene look is accompanied by projects and activities that give participants a greater understanding of how our community works and how Wellnes & Community are interconnected. Guided by the Focus Maui Nui vision, values and key strategies for action, Youth Alliance members are empowered with the skills and experiences to truly become leaders for change.

The Journey: One Saturday each month Youth Alliance members from across Maui Nui gather to explore a key component of our community: a business, cultural site, leadership position, or a neighbor island. This inside look is accompanied by projects and activities that together give participants a greater understanding of how our community works. Guided by the Focus Maui Nui vision, values and key strategies for action, Youth Alliance members are empowered with the skills and experiences to become leaders for change.

Learn more about where we’ve been this year.

Frequently Asked Questions

A Vision for Maui Nui

Maui Nui will be an innovative model of sustainable island living and a place where every child can grow to reach his or her potential.

The needs of each individual, the needs of our natural and cultural assets, and the needs of the whole community will be brought into balance to reflect the extremely high value we place on both the land and its people.

The education and well-being of young people will be fostered to ensure that those born on these islands can, if they choose, spend their whole lives here – raising children, owning homes, enjoying rewarding jobs, and taking advantage of opportunities to contribute to this community and to be good stewards of our local treasures.

Maui Nui will be a leader in the creation of responsible, self-sufficient communities and environmentally sound economic development.

That which makes Maui Nui unique in the world will be preserved, celebrated, and protected for generations to come.