Nā Kama Kai
What We Do
We empower children by connecting our keiki to the kai and ʻāina to nurture a deeper sense of aloha and kuleana for the natural environment and themselves.
Who We Are
Nā Kama Kai which means “children of the sea” was founded in 2008 by pro-surfer Duane DeSoto. He understood the gift that had been given to him from the day he was born down at Mākaha beach and he wanted to recreate that for the communities of Oʻahu, he wanted to create a safe environment for children around Hawaiʻi and really the world to experience the ocean and to learn about it.
Then came Nā Kama Kai a true fruit of his labor, a non-profit that taught kids ocean safety, conservation, and stewardship, we share just a little bit of our ʻoiwi knowledge to strengthen that community and their connection to the ocean. We believe that if we can connect all these keiki to the ocean not only will it save lives but it will also create a bond between the next generation and the ocean which in turn will ensure that the ocean will be taken care of.
Cause Areas
Keiki, Kupuna, Environmental Conservation, Cultural Preservation, Education & Training, Community Engagement, Non Profit Support
Nā Kama Kai
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