Empowering Peace, Cultivating Dignity: Together Against Violence

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

Hale Santuwaryo is committed to empowering the Filipinx community in Hawaii by providing comprehensive support and culturally sensitive interventions for survivors of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and Domestic Violence (DV). Our mission is to serve as a sanctuary of safety, support, and education, fostering a community where individuals of all genders have the opportunity to live free from violence and fear.

By engaging healthcare professionals and strengthening community alliances, we aim to create enduring healing and change for those affected by these pervasive issues.


  • DV Facts: Filipinos are overrepresented as Domestic Violence Victims in Hawaii

    Filipinos and part-Filipinos, who represent approximately 25% of Hawaii’s population, constitute 30% of reported victims of domestic abuse in the state, according to the Domestic Violence Action Center (DVAC)

  • DV Facts: Filipinos have highest fatalities in Domestic Violence

    Hawaii State Department of Health’s Office of Health Status Monitoring 2000-2009 data shows Filipinos with the highest fatalities in domestic violence at 24.2%.

  • DV Facts: Domestic Violence in the Filipino Community is Underreported

    According to Yoshihama et al (2010), only 52% of abused Filipino women have sought police assistance, only 31% had used non-residential programs, and only 28% sought healthcare related to DV/IPV.

Our Initiatives

Healthcare Provider Training

We will offer targeted training for healthcare professionals to enhance their skills in identifying and responding to Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and Domestic Violence (DV).

Support Network

We are building a comprehensive support network that connects healthcare providers and their staff with local IPV/DV resources. This includes a detailed directory of services and a streamlined referral system, ensuring victims receive timely and culturally appropriate assistance.

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Your contribution helps sustain Hale Santuwaryo’s mission to advance culturally responsive education, community partnerships, and systems-level prevention efforts addressing intimate partner violence and domestic violence in Hawaiʻi’s Filipinx community.

At this stage of development, donations support training programs, educational initiatives, and collaborative community engagement, rather than direct financial assistance to individual survivors.

As Hale Santuwaryo grows, community support will continue to expand the reach and impact of this work.

Hale Santuwaryo is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax deductible as permitted by law