Made in Hope

“The form 990 is reviewed by the executive director of the organization.”

“The organization shall fully investigate and take action on all conflict of interest issues that come to its attention. The issues are reviewed and actions approved by the board of directors or other duly authorized committee.”

“Compensation is reviewed and approved by the board of directors or other duly authorized compensation committee.”

“Compensation is reviewed and approved by the board of directors or other duly authorized compensation committee.”

“Governing documents are available to the public upon request.”

“Form 990, part iii, line 1, organization's mission: the organization works to eliminate the exploitation of and violence against women and children. Our hope is to change the culture that cultivates violence by supporting preventative and restorative efforts that foster educational and sustainable economic opportunities for at-risk communities. Made in hope seeks to address human trafficking both in the united states and internationally by raising awareness of the problem and mobilizing individuals, communities, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector to tackle the problem at its source. By working with these groups, we will provide alternatives to at-risk populations and reduce demand for the product and services of exploited people. Made in hope will support and protect populations vulnerable to exploitation in the asia-pacific region by providing them with educational resources and economic opportunities, while also assisting in their physical, psychological and spiritual needs. We will further strengthen preventative measures in vulnerable and marginalized communities to alleviate factors that create at-risk environments. Made in hope also aims to develop and distribute programs that serve as a basis and a best practices infrastructure for aftercare (rehabilitation) providers to survivors of exploitation both in developed and developing countries, lower incentives to trade and lower demand for the product and services of exploited people.”

“These are the unpaid members of the board of directors.”

“Form 990, part iii, line 4a: she w.o.r.k.s. (women of reliability, knowledge and skills) is a non-formal training program for women survivors of sex trafficking and prostitution, who exhibit leadership potential and have a burden to reach out to and serve communities. The program has three main goals, each represented by an empowerment initiative: 1. Leadership development and mentoring skills: to build the leadership and mentoring capacities of the women leaders. 2. Livelihood skills training and development (sustainability): to ensure that these women are sustained by an income generating livelihood or employment that enables them to contribute to the economic upliftment of their family. 3. Awareness-raising (advocacy) and networking: to train and empower these women to become advocates of women's issues and concerns in their communities, churches or organizations, specifically human trafficking, hiv and aids, violence against women and children, drug-related problems and other community concerns. During the training period, the women leaders will develop women-initiated projects for their preferred communities. Salt & light conference is an annual conference that equips church leadership held in the southern city of davao in the philippines to address various issues that impact their local communities dealing with social justice issues like the exploitation of women and children, dealing with trauma and also self-care (i.e. Preventing and managing burnout and vicarious trauma). 4. The redemptive tourism program evolved out of the work at the made in hope center. The covid pandemic made travel difficult for groups and organizations to do overseas mission work. Made in hope began receiving increased requests to provide local short term mission opportunities. In partnership with local nonprofits and organizations on maui, made in hope began organizing and coordinating short mission trips in conjunction with the made in hope center to host groups looking for mission experiences. The program has evolved into an experience for anyone wanting to come to maui (and hawai'i in general) to build relationships with the local community through service along with the tourist experience. There is the term "regenerative tourism" that is being popularized, but with the redemptive tourism experience, the core component is "redemption" which is, "a creative restoration through sacrifice - to bless others, renew culture, and give of ourselves" as defined by praxis labs. The goal is to help alleviate some of the concerns the hawai'i residents have about over- tourism and bring relief to the lack of volunteers supporting local organizations. The hope is transforming the perspective of tourists as exploiters or people to be exploited (financially), to being crucial contributors to hawai'i communities. 5. Mo'olelo ku'i'o is a program that does research to discover and examine both the positive and negative legacies that the american church culture of the 19th century had on hawai'i and her native people. Curating one of the largest private artifact collections from the hawaiian kingdom era, our showcase includes: a.b.c.f.m. Missionary reports, writings from hawaiian ali'i (royalty), and source documents from 1785 through the early 1900's. The evidence-based findings are shared through curriculum, museum exhibits, speaking engagements and tours. "mo'olelo ku'i'o" is defined as, "the telling of the true story." 6. Unashamed hawai'i is a partnership between churches of different denominations that hosts christ centered youth (middle and high school) camp that operates during the summer, fall, winter and spring breaks on the islands of maui, hawai'i and o'ahu. The camps bring youth together to build relationships through camp, worship concerts, and events. The goal is to engage each young person to know their value, find their purpose, serve their local community and home church, and deepen their faith. 7. On august 8, 2023, maui suffered devastating”

“Form 990, part iii, line 4b: located in wailuku, maui, the made in hope center is a multi-purpose community space that facilitates collaboration with organizations, churches and community groups in addressing violence and exploitation (human trafficking) through the lens of nurturing healthy relationships. Coined as the "ten step-back approach," guests of the center are encouraged to look at points of prevention and intervention in a person's relational (and environmental) history where changes may be made to reduce the risk of abuse, exploitation and violence in their lives. The made in hope center is designed to gather people to develop and incubate creative ideas that address and prevent the violence and exploitation of women, children and all people. The center also provides retreat space for groups serving the needs of the local community, while also learning how their service and work intersects with the preventative work of made in hope. Each october, made in hope (and partner university of hawaii maui college) organizes the maui men's march against violence that is an awareness campaign and rally that encourages men to take a stand against violence in the community. Starting with themselves with the motto: peace begins with me. The attendees take a pledge of non-violence. Event includes a march, a rally that honors victims, program that addresses violence and violence prevention in the community, and a proclamation by the mayor.”

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