Project Shaka is now Global Aloha!
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 »
Learn Aloha
We offer educational experiences and exercises that turn lessons of aloha into Acts of Aloha for students, organizations and communities. Learning Programs »
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 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 »
ALOHA Stories
Talk to the hand: Hawaii makes shaka state’s official gesture
The shaka is poised to become Hawaii’s official hand gesture. Last week, Hawaiian lawmakers passed a bill that would officially enshrine the gesture in the state’s culture. The shaka, also popular in surf culture and commonly known as “hang loose” is a friendly hand...
Hawaii is poised to make the ‘shaka’ its official state gesture
For decades, Hawaii residents have used the “shaka” hand gesture to convey several greetings — hello, goodbye, thank you and aloha. Now the shaka, which involves extending the thumb and pinkie finger while curling the others down, is on its way to becoming Hawaii’s...
Shaka A Story of Aloha – Steve Sue – VC Film Fest 2024
VC Film Fest 2024. IdeateTV host Rachel Kang interviews Steve Sue the writer and producer on the feature length documentary Shaka: A Story of Aloha. An engaging documentary that delves into the history of the Shaka. Find out how Steve has made the Shaka into a bill in...