Pacific Rim Education Foundation

Pacific Rim Education Foundation PREF’s founding was in response to a request from then-President Kessai Note of the Republic of the Marshall Islands to the late Reverend Sun Myung Moon. Rev.

PREF focuses on advancing education and facilitating programs in the service of peace while connecting other like-minded organizations and supporting their good work, www.prefpeace.org. Starting in the spiritually rich cultures of Hawaii and the Pacific Rim, PREF’s vision is of a reconciled global family—peaceful, prosperous and connected, dwelling on a flourishing earth. PREF was formed in July,

2001 with the specific purpose of establishing a high school for underserved adolescents from various island nations of the Pacific Rim. Moon was a religious leader from Korea well known for his interest in education and his generous support of peace-related programs. The “High School of the Pacific” opened its doors in September, 2004. Located in Kealakekua on Hawaii Island, the school was founded as a co-ed and non-sectarian leadership academy. All expenses for its students— including travel, room, board and tuition— were provided through grants from PREF. By 2008 the High School of the Pacific (HSP) was serving over 40 students drawn from the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau. The school also recruited students from islands of the South Pacific including Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Tonga. Unfortunately, the global economic downturn of 2008 affected PREF’s funding sources, resulting in the school’s closure in 2009. Today, the vision of advancing education in the service of peace remains. PREF recognizes that global change is rooted in nurturing peace and true love within individuals, families and small communities. It is on these levels that PREF now focuses its programs. PREF is funded by the Hawaiian Queen Coffee Company (HQC); the Unification Church and by individual donors.

Free Ukulele Group Lessons on Friday, December 12 at 6:30pm. Learn simple Christmas songs. For beginners but experienced...
12/09/2025

Free Ukulele Group Lessons on Friday, December 12 at 6:30pm. Learn simple Christmas songs. For beginners but experienced players are welcome to help. For more Info call: 808-987-4219.

Kona Thanksgiving Interfaith Concert on Monday, November 24 at 6:00pm. Eleven different Faith Groups from Kona will perf...
11/22/2025

Kona Thanksgiving Interfaith Concert on Monday, November 24 at 6:00pm. Eleven different Faith Groups from Kona will perform.
The Concert is at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity on Lako St.
For Info call 808-987-4219

Multi-Family Estate Sale (Garage Sale). Saturday & Sunday, July 19 & 20. 8am to 6pm. Near Home Depot at 73-5577 Olowalu...
07/16/2025

Multi-Family Estate Sale (Garage Sale). Saturday & Sunday, July 19 & 20. 8am to 6pm. Near Home Depot at 73-5577 Olowalu St. Kailua Kona, HI. Furniture, Child Items, Etc. Etc. For Info 808-987-4219.

Kona Community BBQ and Ping Pong Tournament. Inflatable Jumper for kids. At Hawaiian Queen Coffee Garden on Henry Street...
07/08/2025

Kona Community BBQ and Ping Pong Tournament. Inflatable Jumper for kids. At Hawaiian Queen Coffee Garden on Henry Street. Saturday, July 12 at 3:00pm. Free, but bring a side dish. For info call 808-987-4219.

Free Group Ukulele Lessons. For Beginners but experienced players are welcome to help out. Learn cool songs. This Fri...
06/24/2025

Free Group Ukulele Lessons. For Beginners but experienced players are welcome to help out. Learn cool songs. This Friday at 6:30pm at the Hawaiian Queen Coffee Garden on Henry Street in Kona. For info call: 808-987-4219

Learn about Woke Ideology. Where does it come from? How did it take over our schools and our country? What can we do ...
02/08/2025

Learn about Woke Ideology. Where does it come from? How did it take over our schools and our country? What can we do to right the ship? Saturday, March 1, at the Hawaiian Queen Coffee Garden. 10:00am to 3:30pm. RSVP to 808-987-4219.

Origami Class this Saturday, December 14 at 10:30am at the Hawaiian Queen Coffee Garden. Ages 6 to Adult. RSVP via Phone...
12/09/2024

Origami Class this Saturday, December 14 at 10:30am at the Hawaiian Queen Coffee Garden. Ages 6 to Adult. RSVP via Phone to: 808-987-4219

Kona Thanksgiving Interfaith Concert on Monday, November 25 at 6:00pm. Choirs from the diverse faith communities of Kon...
11/21/2024

Kona Thanksgiving Interfaith Concert on Monday, November 25 at 6:00pm. Choirs from the diverse faith communities of Kona. It's free but bring food cans or monetary donations for the Hawaii Food Basket. Concert at the Lutheran Church at 77-165 Lako Street.
For more info: 808-987-4219

Aloha Ocean Challenge Program starting this December. Get the all Info on the QR code. Thanks, Chuck
09/28/2024

Aloha Ocean Challenge Program starting this December. Get the all Info on the QR code. Thanks, Chuck

World Peace Day Celebration in Kona with a community BBQ. Also Peace Ping Pong Tournament. Fun for all ages. Inflatable ...
09/16/2024

World Peace Day Celebration in Kona with a community BBQ. Also Peace Ping Pong Tournament. Fun for all ages. Inflatable Bouncer.
Sunday, Sept. 22 at 3:00pm at the Hawaiian Queen Coffee Garden.
Info - 808-987-4219

07/23/2024

Address

73-5577 Olowalu Street
Kealakekua, HI
96740

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 10pm
Tuesday 8am - 10pm
Wednesday 8am - 10pm
Thursday 8am - 10pm
Friday 8am - 10pm
Saturday 8am - 10pm
Sunday 2pm - 10pm

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+18083262344

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