When you become a WEDC member, you become ʻohana. Youʻll link up with other like-minded kānaka who are focused on serving the lāhui and living sustainably in Hawaiʻi nei. Cultivating a strong connection with, and between, our community members is a huge goal for our organization. We hope you will answer our kāhea to co-create incredible economic developments with us in order for our Native Hawaiian communities to thrive and expand over the years to come!
MEMBERʻS AREA
- Build long last kānaktions.
- Kākoʻo the community to expand.
- Contribute & improve the economy.
- Have a better money mindset.
- Live in alignment with Native Hawaiian concepts.
- Make a positive impact on the lāhui!
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WHAT IS WEDC?
The Wai’anae Economic Development Council is a premier community economic development agency and a leader in the community development field for its collective approach to community planning, capacity building, financial services, and business development.
OUR MISSION
Increase opportunities for Wai’anae Coast residents by developing the community’s rich, natural, cultural, and human resources.
OUR GOAL
Create an ongoing, sustainable and long-term community planning entity to take responsibility for community planning and the development needs on the Wai’anae Coast.
OUR OPERATING VALUES
- Aloha
- Integrity and Mutual Respect
- Strong Healthy Relationships
- Community Benefit
- Value Creation
- Moku, ‘Ahupua’a and Culturally-Based