CSEAS Program Featured in UH News: $64K Grant Awarded to Expand Filipino Youth Cultural Program

We are thrilled to share that our Pamana ng Lahi: Philippine Language and Culture Workshop has been featured in UH NEWS The program, led by Professor Pia Arboleda, was recently awarded a $64,648 National Resource Center grant from the U.S. Department of Education to expand its reach and impact.

Pamana ng Lahi, which means “heritage of the people,” is designed to foster a sense of pride and belonging among Filipino youth by reconnecting them with their cultural heritage. Since its launch in 2019, the workshop has expanded to several high schools across Hawaiʻi and beyond, reaching over 200 students. Under the new funding, the program will continue to grow, incorporating even more elements of Filipino culture such as baybayin (ancient script), folklore, and traditional cuisine.

To learn more about how CSEAS is supporting Filipino cultural education and heritage preservation, read the full article on UH News: UH awarded $64K to expand a Filipino youth cultural program.