Protecting Our Kūpuna in a Digital Age: Why We Believe in Cyber Safe Seniors

In an increasingly connected world, technology is no longer optional—it is how we talk to our doctors, connect with our families, and manage our lives. However, for many in our senior community, this digital shift comes with significant risks. At Malama Pacific Foundation, we look for organizations that see these emerging gaps and step up to fill them.

That is exactly why we recognized the immense value in Cyber Safe Seniors.

Identifying a Modern Vulnerability

Cybercrime targeting the elderly is a growing crisis, often leading to financial loss and a devastating sense of isolation. We saw that Cyber Safe Seniors wasn't just teaching tech; they were providing a shield. By utilizing an award-winning curriculum and engaging workshops, they empower Hawaii’s kūpuna to navigate the internet with confidence rather than fear.

What impressed us most was their commitment to accessibility. By ensuring their high-quality resources remain free of charge, they remove the financial barriers that often prevent those most at risk from getting the help they need.

The Grant: A Catalyst for Expansion

Recognizing the strength of their model, Malama Pacific Foundation is proud to provide a $1,000 grant to support Cyber Safe Seniors. While they are rooted in Hawaii, their vision is expansive. This funding is designed to be the "fuel" for their next chapter:

• Expanding the Reach: Helping the organization grow its presence from Hawaii to Texas and beyond, bringing these vital skills to seniors across the country.

• Resource Development: Providing the necessary funds to maintain and update their extensive online curriculum and workshop materials.

• Sustaining Free Access: Ensuring that "Cyber Safe" education remains a community right, not a paid privilege.

  
  

A Model for Growth

For Malama Pacific, Cyber Safe Seniors serves as a role model for other growing non-profits. They have taken a complex, modern problem and created a scalable, high-impact solution.

We are proud to stand behind their team as they work to make a positive difference in the Hawaii community and set a national standard for senior digital safety. By investing in their growth today, we are helping protect the legacy and security of our elders for years to come.