Help the Center for Philippine Studies raise $50K to celebrate 50 years of excellence in serving the Hawai‘i Filipino community!

The UH Mānoa Center for Philippine Studies is excited to commemorate 50 years of excellence in serving the Filipino community. As we honor the past, we look forward to mobilizing and transforming for a brighter future, inspiring new generations through education and cultural exchange.

Support for the center will make possible:

An Art and Culture exhibit in collaboration with East-West Center
iJeepney Online K-12 curriculum empowering next gen
A Philippine rare library collections workshop and tour
Center for Philippine Studies Anthology
Artist residency workshops featuring local and international talent
The first-ever Filipino-centered Mainstage Cultural Production in the history of the University of Hawai‘i

We are dedicated to building on the proud legacy of the Center for Philippine Studies. Your support will help us continue empowering learners to embrace their identity and give back to the community through partnerships, knowledge production, advocacy, and the arts. Join us by making a gift to CPS today!

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Center for Philippine Studies Matching Challenge!

Every dollar you give will be matched by a special donor up to $25,000!

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Step up to the Mānoa Challenge!

Join friends Cheryl and Terry Tyler in support of UH Manoa students, faculty and research! When we receive 200 gifts to any UH Manoa project, their gift of $5000 will be unlocked!

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University of Hawaii Match is ON!

Join alum and emeritus president Lassner as he continues to support all UH students and research! He will match your gift, dollar for dollar up to $10,000 doubling your impact right here in our University community! Start time: 3/9/25 at 3:00pm

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Join the Challenge for the University of Hawai‘i

Join UH Trustee Ginny Tiu in a global challenge! When we reach 1,000 gifts across all 10 campuses, her generous $25K donation will be unlocked. Let’s come together and make this happen—every gift counts!

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UH Mānoa Match with the Provost!

Join Provost Michael Bruno in support of UH Manoa students and research! He has committed to match every gift, dollar for dollar up to $3,000 effectively doubling your impact. Help support our Manoa campus!

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