October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and PAU Violence, a non-profit based out of UH Manoa, reached out to create a virtual candlelight vigil to honor the victims and survivors of domestic violence. The vigil began with a short film using the kukui nut as a metaphor to light the way as we move towards a better future free of domestic violence.
When COVID hit and "Bloom," an annual islandwide event could no longer be held in person, we turned it into a virtual conference. With over 10 speakers and a live chat allowing attendees to simultaneously connect for the first time ever, Founder Tiffany Thurston, said it was her favorite year yet.