Our Mele Kalikimaka ʻOhana Care Celebration welcomed more than 100 Maui families into a space of joy, connection, and community care. Keiki smiles, heartfelt moments, and the generosity of our partners filled the room with light. Read a beautiful reflection from one of our longtime volunteers and relive the spirit of Aloha that guided the day.

A warm holiday message celebrating community giving, youth leadership, and the partners uplifting Maui families. Meet Arsha and explore our Holiday Auction and donation options.

End-of-year highlights from What Makes You Feel Beautiful — sharing stories of care, connection, and community through ʻOhana Care, MAUI GEMS, and heartfelt volunteer efforts across Maui.

Join us for the ʻOhana Care Outreach Event on Sept. 26 at Unity on Maui, Wailuku. Families will receive free self-care and hygiene products — lotions, body creams, sanitizers, candles, makeup, and more. Each item is given with aloha, reminding families they are valued and supported.

Achieving equality as a woman in the United States today remains a multifaceted challenge. Despite advancements in various areas of life,...

Change is a beautiful part of growth. Explore our new website and colors — created to reflect healing, inclusivity, and aloha for Maui’s girls, women, and families.

Bringing Joy to Maui: Island Art Party & WMYFB's Heartwarming Collaboration Uniting Community and Creativity: The Remarkable Maui Toy...

At What Makes You Feel Beautiful , we believe every woman and her family deserves to feel honored, supported, and cared for. Through our...

Many teens spend hours daily on social media—often without realizing the toll on their mood, sleep, and self-esteem. Discover simple, research-backed ways to reclaim your attention, protect your peace, and make your feed a place that truly supports your heart.

Even when life feels impossibly heavy, your story isn’t over. This post is a gentle reminder for women and girls in survival mode — and for those supporting them. Healing is possible, hope is real, and one small shift can begin something new.

I want to begin by saying that choosing yourself is NOT a crime . For too long, we've been taught that prioritizing ourselves is...

Many underserved youth struggle with learned helplessness—but mentorship can break the cycle. Discover how in our latest blog post.

Partnering with Ma’i Movement Hawai’i to fight period poverty! Together, we assembled 500 kits to support menstruators in need.

Unleash Your Potential: Join the Maui GEMs Career Conference Are you a high school girl or a young woman up to age 19 in Maui? If so, we...

"What Makes You Feel Beautiful" Receives $10,000 Grant from JD Finish Line Foundation to Boost MAUI GEMs Internship Program

Discover the unique practices and traditions from Maui that can help young women balance hormones and reduce stress. Dive deep into nature's

Celebrating Women’s and Girls Day: The Power of Investing in Women and Girls

The Maui GEMs Initiative to Boost High School Girls Through Internships. Internships are often seen as valuable experiences for college...

Mahalo for joining us on our journey at 'What Makes You Feel Beautiful'. Our 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization has always been centered on...

What Makes You Feel Beautiful 501c3 nonprofit organization is proud to have delved into the world of self-help and healing, and today,...