Why Entrepreneur Education?
                                     What is Social Entrepreneurship?

Social entrepreneurship is embedded in Hawaiian culture and native values. Individuals had a kuleana to the ‘āina and their community to embrace issues and needs with creativity and innovation to ensure success of an ahupua‘a.

Ho‘amana Values with Entrepreneurial Mindset

Hawaiians have been practicing “social entrepreneurship” for generations.

Social entrepreneurship is embedded within Hawaiian values and moral responsibility, generally known today as kuleana. Kuleana can be defined as responsibility. Kuleana was an important obligation to ensure the productivity and success of an Ahupua’a. ​If an issue did occur, Hawaiians used creativity and empathy for their neighbors and for the land to find innovations that benefited the community. 

Entrepreneurship isn’t just about starting companies; it is a set of skills and a way of thinking, or mindset. Check out the image on the right for entrepreneurial mindsets from a Hawaiian lens.

Entrepreneurship Mindset in Mo‘olelo

In mo’olelo, we find examples of entrepreneurial ways of thinking and behaving. Mo’olelo of the past and present day are valuable guides that teach and connect us. 

Use the mo’olelo here, as well as share your own, to model how we learn from the stories of the past, are part of the stories of today, and are creating the stories of tomorrow. 

Check Out These Partners for Tools and Resources

• Social Entrepreneurship with a Hawaiian Lens​
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• Youth Pitch Examples
• Business Model Builder and Financial Literacy Interactive Website
• Remote Learning Series
  • Embracing Failure with the Tower Challenge
  • Find Your Courage
  • Adaptability

• Host a Pitch Challenge
• Distance Learning Resources
• More YEI Resources

• Support and Knowledge Sharing for Teachers and Youth Workers
• Teacher Lifestyle Magazine
• The Empowered Method
• Teacher and Youth Worker Activity Library

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