Project Description

We will learn from communities, capture what is being done, and put collective activities into one interactive, visual story map that will reveal overlaps, interconnectivity, gaps, and opportunities for action-–to help people understand and make informed decisions.

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The systems mapping process will aid the community at large to gain both individual and collective clarity and to develop a collective story of the present state of the challenges and opportunities of those affected by the August 8th Maui wildfires. This process will also assist with sense making, interconnections and interdependencies of various dynamics and to produce collateral to attract additional support and to inform long term strategy for Mauiʻs continued recovery and return to abundance.

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Purpose

• Increase the capacity of two Maui organizations and equip them with tools and language to effectively engage a broad cross-section of Maui participants towards collective understanding of the priority systemic barriers to be addressed
• Create a systems map that will be a key tool to inform a strategy for long-term comprehensive and integrated solutions (e.g., for housing and to describe the ecosystem of Mauiʻs economic recovery)
• Create a shared understanding of the system to facilitate organizations and individuals in their collective action and collaboration
• Increase understanding—through a living map—for future job creation and private investment generation 
• Promote shared understanding of systems mapping, what it illustrates (including who works in different spaces and connections), and how it informs the decisions on priorities, policies, and funding, and how it assists in identifying potential strategic partners