The 111-HAWAII PROJECT Office donated 2% of all the project’s 2017 and 2018 sales (1/1/2017–12/31/2018) which came out to a total of $929.38 to Nā Kama Kai, a local non-profit organization that focuses on ocean safety and conservation awareness for the next generation.

The donation presentation ceremony was held at the 111-Hawaii Award Ceremony on February 8, 2019. With the added donation of $3000 from the 111-Hawaii Award project, the total donation amount came out to $3,929.38 in total. The Japan Hawaii Travel Association representative, Hiroyuki Kitagawa, presented the donation to Duane DeSoto, the founder of Nā Kama Kai and also a pro surfer.

3rd Period donation amount: $929.38

A portion of all sales of 111-HAWAII PROJECT products will be donated to local non-profit organizations selected by Hawaii Tourism Japan to help lead the positive ecological growth and environmental preservation of our Hawaii. To read more detailed information about Nā Kama Kai, the recipient for this year, please click here: https://nakamakai.org/

*The charitable foundation is selected each year. The next NPO for the 4th period will be announced on the website upon being selected.

From left to right: Kuni Yamamoto (111-HAWAII PROJECT・Clarence Lee Design), Hiroyuki Kitagawa (Japan Hawaii Travel Association・JTB), Duane DeSoto (Nā Kama Kai), Eisuke Iwase (TMS HAWAII), Taro Yoshida (Hawaii Hochi), Naoshi Uchida (Hundred Dreams).

To read more about the donation presentation ceremony, click the following link:
https://111hawaiiaward.com/english/