MAUI TORCHBEARER

APPLICATIONS WELCOME

Established by the Go for Broke National Education Center in 2023, the National Torchbearers program aims to instill the values and legacy of the Nisei Soldiers in young individuals aged 21 to 30. Participants engage in civic dialogue, service-learning opportunities, and community building, all while learning about current events. The program encourages these young individuals to use these values to foster a stronger community. Last year, the NVMC participated in the Torchbearers program with our inaugural cohort of Chelsea Kau, Raina Ouye and Sterling Kim. These three individuals spent a weekend in Los Angeles with peers from across the country to discuss current day issues/happenings through the lens of the Nisei veterans.

Interested in applying to be part of this year’s cohort?

Feel free to email us with any questions you may have.

To read about last year’s cohort:

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DISCOVER

DISCOVER THE HERO WITHIN YOURSELF

The legacy of the Nisei who served in WWII, both on and off the fields of battle, is found in the values that guided them: gaman (patience), on (honor) and giri (obligation). We find the hero within when we do our best to practice these values in our everyday lives.

UPCOMING EVENTS (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY)

Throughout the year we work to preserve and pass down the history and legacy of the Nisei soldiers by developing educational exhibits; hosting talks by community leaders, authors, teachers, and artists; and presenting  workshops aimed at inspiring present and future generations to serve their communities and country.

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AN IN-PERSON EVENT

February 15, 2025

MONTHLY MOVIE MATINEE

Saturday, Feb 15, 2025 at 1:30pm. Doors open at 1pm. Free! Limited seating, call (808) 244-6862   for reservations.

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