OUR COALITION
HCIR brings together immigrant-led and immigrant-serving organizations, advocates, community leaders, and allies united in advancing justice, equity, and inclusion for immigrant and migrant communities throughout the state. Our coalition’s strength lies in its diversity of experience—from legal service providers and health partners to youth leadership networks, climate justice advocates, and disaster response groups—working together to ensure systems and policies reflect the needs and rights of all people.
What the Data Says
Key Findings from the Coalition
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Capacity remains a major challenge, with 20% of coalition members identifying capacity issues that limit their ability to meet growing community demand.
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Language access is a critical gap—while 85% of organizations provide services in multiple languages, only 15% offer formal translation or interpretation, creating barriers for limited-English-proficient communities
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Pacific Islander communities are widely served, yet structural legal support is limited: although all surveyed organizations serve Pacific Islander immigrants, only 54% provide legal services, and many report being stretched thin.
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Support remains Oʻahu-centric, with high unmet needs on neighbor islands. While 62% of organizations claim statewide reach, only 46% are active on Hawaiʻi Island and 38% on Kauaʻi.
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Data and evaluation capacity is low, with only 15% of organizations identifying data collection and impact measurement as a support area, despite its importance for sustainability and funding.
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There is significant overlap in organizational needs, including grant writing, legal expertise, staff training, and technical assistance—highlighting opportunities for shared services and coordinated support.
The data shows that immigrant-serving organizations are deeply committed and actively serving communities but are constrained by limited infrastructure, uneven geographic reach, and insufficient language access systems. These gaps become even more visible during crises such as natural disasters, public health emergencies, or periods of heightened immigration enforcement.
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HCIR uses this data to:
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Strengthen coalition coordination and shared strategy
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Advocate for language access, health equity, and disaster preparedness policies
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Build shared tools, trainings, and technical assistance for coalition members
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Inform funders and policymakers about where investment is most urgently needed
By pairing data with lived experience, HCIR helps ensure systems are not just responsive but equitable, inclusive, and accountable to the communities they serve.