Join us as we highlight the good work of Yvonne and Keoki Carter as our 2025 Community Peacebuilders of the Year.

Each year, West Hawaii Mediation Center recognizes the contributions toward peace made by neighbors right here in West Hawaii. Peacebuilding is more than decreasing violence or resolving individual conflicts. Peacebuilding involves building healthy communities that increase justice, strengthen relationships, and implements positive change.

The Carters have fostered peace in our community for decades. Through engaging kama'aina students and adults along with island visitors, they build understanding by sitting peacefully, talking softly, and digging deep into the natural environment - our aina. With gentle yet forceful explanation, they urge us to live in harmony with nature so that it can inform us about each other and our place in community. Their passion includes edifying communities through music, poetry, and art - drawing connection to Native Hawaiian culture and place. They reweave connection to the Aloha Spirit.

Join us in celebrating their contribution to peace on Dec. 4, 2025.

Community Peacebuilder Recognition

By BIG ISLAND MEDIATION

Community Peacebuilder Recognition

Honoring Yvonne & Keoki Carter: 2025 Community Peacebuilders