The Uniki Program is a 2-year commitment with at least five weeklong intensive residential training sessions at the Uniki Program center on the Big Island. Each session cost includes:
$1,500 – tuition
$850 – airfare and local transportation*
$300 – room & board
*airfare amount is estimated from San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) until Keala moves to Oahu in August 2026 to start her college education at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
Whether you you prefer a tax deductible donation to our fiscal sponsor, The 418 Project, or direct deposit directly to Keala’s account, please be assured that all your donation and gift go directly to pay for the Uniki Program costs above.

Donate to Te Hau Nui through our fiscal sponsor, The 418 Project, a 501(c)(3) non-profit in Santa Cruz, CA. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Thank you.

Please use the QR code above to deposit funds via Zelle directly into Keala’s bank account to help offset the Uniki Program costs Thank you.
Te Hau Nui School of Hula & Tahitian Dance ohana
Ronnie Kahoʻaliʻi and his band, Ka La’i O Mele
Raatior Family
Staley Family
Van Every Family
Roberts Family
Smiths Family
Vitug Family
Kay Uyeda
Kumu Kala
Leslie Hess