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
The 100th Seeds of Aloha | Published on Hawaiʻi Public Radio’s Bytemarks Café
We’re honored to share a very special episode from Bytemarks Café — Episode 907: The 100th Seeds of Aloha, aired on January 9, 2026. This milestone episode reflects on the powerful idea of Seeds of Aloha—stories, conversations, and actions rooted in connection,...
Island News Kitv4: The Untold Story Behind Hawaii’s Most Iconic Gesture
Steve Sue joins Island Life Live to share the story behind SHAKA, A Story of Aloha, a slice-of-life “who dunnit” style film that explores the origins, meaning, and global impact of Hawaii’s iconic shaka gesture—now available for digital streaming beginning January 16....
HawaiiNewsNow: ‘Shaka’ documentary on Hawaii’s official hand gesture celebrates digital debut
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The history of Hawaii’s state hand gesture will soon be introduced to a new audience worldwide. “SHAKA, A Story of Aloha” has found new life thanks to a new digital acquisition. It was first released in May 2024 and won the Peopleʻs Choice...