Project Shaka is now Global Aloha!

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Global Aloha is a movement that empowers the world to flourish through acts of aloha. SHARE ALOHA. CHANGE THE WORLD.

ACTIVATE ALOHA

Global Aloha brings aloha to life through storytelling, education and community programs—creating simple ways for people, businesses and communities to experience, learn and live aloha.

Experience Aloha

We tell stories of aloha through films and media exploring Hawaiʻi’s people, culture, history and values—and their relevance to the world. Films & More »

Add Aloha and Create with Aloha

Learn Aloha

We offer educational experiences and exercises that turn lessons of aloha into Acts of Aloha for students, organizations and communities. Learning Programs »

Free Project Shaka Stickers

Live Aloha

We foster community-building, partnering and collaboration programs that make the concept of aloha a part of every day life. Build Aloha » | Project Shaka »

EMPOWER ALOHA

Participate in what’s next for Global Aloha

SHAKA, A Story of Aloha is now widely available On Demand. Help partner with organizations to bring itʻs message of aloha to schools, communities and audiences through educational screenings. Learn More »

SHAKA License Plates share aloha on the road while generating ongoing support for Global Aloha. Help us reduce road rage and restore aloha to our roadways across Hawaiʻi. Learn More »

THE 100TH, Seeds of Aloha is nearing completion. Help us partner with organizations to host test screenings through the end of 2026 and help raise funds for the completion of the film. Learn More »

ʻONO, Foods of Aloha website screen capture

ʻONO, Foods of Aloha is green lit as our next global Aloha film. Help us raise funds to launch a production that will share the melting pot food history that make Hawaiʻi deliciously unique. Learn More »

Latest happenings

ALOHA Stories

Island Life Live, KITV: Project Shaka Movement

Island Life Live, KITV: Project Shaka Movement

Island Life Live, KITV gives the Shaka some love. 6 minutes of amazing coverage on the Project Shaka Movement, itʻs history, The making of the "Shaka, A Story of Aloha" documentary, passage of the Shaka State gesture law, free Shaka stickers, and Hawai’i Shaka License...

Hawaii Becomes First State to Get a Hand Gesture

Hawaii Becomes First State to Get a Hand Gesture

Hawaii has become the first US state to claim an official hand gesture known as the 'shaka.' On Monday, Governor Josh Green signed Senate Bill 3312 making the notable pinky and thumb gesture, also known as the 'hang loose' symbol, Hawaii's very own. The bill was...

Project Shaka (with Steve Sue)

Project Shaka (with Steve Sue)

With a new documentary and an effort to change our state’s license plates, Steve Sue’s mission to spread aloha is bringing shaka back.Read the entire article on www.pbshawaii.org