Maui Aloha

Maui

Nā ‘Aikāne o Maui

On August 8th, 2023 the Nā ‘Aikāne o Maui Lāhaina Cultural Center was lost to the devastating firestorm. Immediately after the disaster, Nā ‘Aikāne spearheaded recovery and relief efforts to affected residents. Despite the hui’s great loss, Ke’eaumoku Kapu, longtime indigenous justice and social change advocate, has been tirelessly serving the community, staffing care hubs…
Hawai’i

Lālākea Foundation

Lālākea Foundationʻs mission is to perpetuate traditional cultural practices by demonstrating oral traditions, teachings and ways of transmitting knowledge through the generations, provide a learning and enrichment platform for cultural practitioners and learners to encourage the preservation of the ancient art forms of Hawaiʻi, and educate practitioners about the need to protect and nurture our…
O’ahu

Ko’ihonua

Ko’ihonua is dedicated to reclaiming and providing cultural space for our lāhui to learn, practice, and engage in Hawaiian traditions and practices. The hui is focusing on three aspects of Response during this crucial time ~ immediate Relief, Recovery, and preparedness moving forward. Flanking Nā ʻAikāne o Mauiʻs efforts, Ko’ihonua purchased solar generators, conventional generators,…
O’ahu

Hawai’i Peace & Justice

For more than a decade, Hawaiʻi Peace & Justice (HPJ) has worked to promote social justice and ea in Hawaiʻi through community organizing, popular education, non-violent direct action and coalition to dismantle the oppressive structures of the US military-political-economic complex that prevent the restoration of Kanaka Maoli sovereignty and self determination. They are also internationalists…
O’ahu

Hawai’i Alliance for Progressive Action

Hawaiʻi Alliance for Progressive Action (HAPA) is a dynamic organization with a rich history of advocacy for environmental justice and public health in Hawaiʻi. Their roots lie in the fight for basic pesticide protections, a battle that saw them standing shoulder to shoulder with frontline communities, advocating for their right to a safe and healthy…
Hawai’i

‘Aha Kāne

ʻAha Kāne, alongside Aumana, are spearheading the Kiaʻi o ka Lawena initiative, which has been and will continue to be engaged in receiving shipping containers at a secure commercial property in central Maui and employing a team of kia’i (guardians) to provide security and to assist in distribution efforts. Presently, theyʻre distributing supplies to specific…
O’ahu

Language Acquisition & Immersion for the New Generation (LAING)

Language Acquisition & Immersion for the New Generation (LAING)’s mission is to perpetuate, promote, preserve, and introduce the various heritage languages and cultures of the immigrant population of Hawai’i and the United States, and to use them as vehicles for community empowerment, heritage education, social services, and language and cultural access. Starting with the many…
Hawai’i

Pōhāhā i ka Lani

Pōhāhā i ka Lani builds upon nearly two decades of the organization’s land stewardship and revitalization efforts in Waipiʻo Valley, helping to ensure that the wahi pana will thrive with native plants and deepen the relationship between residents and visitors helping to mālama ʻāina. HPF funding facilitated transportation in and out of the valley, provided compensation…
O’ahu

Ke Kula Nui o Waimānalo

Ke Kula Nui O Waimānalo (KKNOW) is a grassroots community-based organization established in 2017 by individuals from diverse backgrounds all hailing from the Waimānalo ahupua’a. The organization’s vision, Kūkulu Kaiāulu (building community), aims to help Waimānalo become self-sustainable in every way, from the mountain to the sea. They activate their vision through free, culturally-grounded and…
Hawai’i

Maunakea Education & Awareness

Maunakea Education & Awareness educates and raises awareness of communities in Hawai’i and beyond on the spiritual, historical, cultural, environmental, and political significance of Mauna Kea and ALL sacred places, and provide cultural learning opportunities to everyone from keiki to kūpuna, residents, visitors, and others concerned about indigenous rights and responsibilities in order to create a…