Mission Statement
The Native Hawaiian Legal Defense and Education Fund (NHLDEF) is a national non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of Native Hawaiians by advocating and promoting their civil rights through legal, political, and educational efforts. NHLDF understands the unique position of Native Hawaiians in the United States socially, culturally, politically, and economically and seeks to ensure that the rights and interests of all Native Hawaiians are protected.
NHLDF’s goal is to advocate for programs, policies, and laws that will protect both present and future generations of Native Hawaiians. Primary focus areas include self-determination, community empowerment and education, and equality in employment, education, health, and housing.
The Native Hawaiian Legal Defense & Education Fund
1050 Bishop Street, #439
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Phone: 808.545.5245
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