Hawaiʻi Rise Foundation

Congratulations to Joseph Hassani — recipient of the Holomua Scholarship sponsored by ❤️

⏭️The word holomua means to move forward and Joseph’s vision reminded us that moving forward is not only about personal success, but about leaving something better for the generations that follow…

As a future educator, he hopes to teach science through a lens of conservation and stewardship, believing that even reaching a handful of students each year can create waves of impact far beyond what we can imagine.

He shared, “My greatest hope is that by teaching science from a stance of enlightenment and conservation, I can also help to secure the future of the Islands where I live, the home I love.”

❤️ Holomua Joseph! We are cheering you on as you continue planting seeds of curiosity, responsibility, and care for our world. The future of our islands grows brighter because of people like you!!!

🚀 Proud to award this scholarship for the 10th time!!! Mahalo Keaukaha General Store for a decade of generosity 🥹❤️