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  • TOMODACHI Kibou for Maui Spring 2025 Application

  • TOMODACHI Kibou for Maui is a new program in partnership with the TOMODACHI Initiative and Odyssey Nature Japan. The program is open to high school juniors and seniors directly impacted by the Maui wildfires. The objective of the program is to engage, inspire, and empower youth impacted by the Lahaina wildfires to lead the long-term physical, mental, and spiritual recovery of their community.

    The selected team will undergo training in Maui in March, followed by a week-long trip to Higashimatsushima in the Tohoku region to show them the 3/11/11 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami recovery, network with young people in Japan who are active with the recovery, and partake in workshops with local organizations/trainers.

    The application is now live and due by Friday, January 10th (11:59 PM HST).
    A valid passport is required to apply. Applications are scored on strength of personal statement, letters of nominations, extracurricular activities, community/school service and completeness of application. 

    Important Dates

    Training: Saturday, March 1st (All day) in Kahului 

    Trip: Saturday, March 15th - Saturday, March 22nd (2025)  

    Follow-up: TBD

    Contact alina@jcchawaii.org for more information or any questions. 

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  • TOMODACHI Kibou for Maui Spring 2025 Application

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  • Extracurricular Information

    Please describe any extracurricular activities, volunteer work, paid work, community service, honors or awards, additional coursework, any other information you'd like to share with us.

  • Personal Statement (REQUIRED)

    Please describe why you are drawn to the TOMODACHI Kibou for Maui Program, how you were personally impacted by the fires, and your hopes for the future of Maui and its communities. Please limit your essay to 1 page single-spaced (12 point Times New Roman or Arial font, one-inch margins).
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  • Letters of Nomination (TWO REQUIRED)

    TWO (2) LETTERS OF NOMINATION ARE REQUIRED. One letter of nomination should be completed by a school staff member (teacher, counselor, coach, or administrator). The second letter of nomination should be completed by a different school staff member (teacher, counselor, coach, or administrator) OR a community member outside of school (church leader, music instructor, or any other non-relative). All letters need to be sent to nate@jcchawaii.org by Friday, January 10th at 11:59pm. The letter must be directly emailed to nate@jcchawaii.org by the nominator.

  • Applicant Agreement

    I verify that all the information provided is correct and true to the best of my knowledge. I have given careful consideration to the TOMODACHI Kibou for Maui Application, and intend to complete the program in its entirety if accepted.
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