Kāko’o ʻŌiwi
Restoring cultural connection between the land and our Ohana At Kākoʻo ʻŌiwi, we’re committed to providing sustainably farmed fresh produce. We’ve been working towards this goal since 2006, and we continue to strive towards a future where people can have meaningful cultural connections with the land in ways that are both educational and rewarding. Our…
Arc of Maui County
Arc of Maui County was established in 1954 by a group of parents and concerned citizens who sought services for their children with developmental disabilities when none were available. Our agency is the shared vision of many dedicated parents, family members, people with disabilities, staff and advocates from the community and across the nation. Arc…
HAWAIIAN LEGACY REFORESTATION INITIATIVE
Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative (HLRI, Legacytrees.org) is a non-profit organization founded in 2014 that works to preserve economically viable and sustainable endemic/native Hawaiian forests, protect Hawaii’s endangered species, sequester carbon, and recharge watersheds. We are witnessing the rebirth of the endemic/native Hawaiian forests. The forests provide critical habitat for some of Hawaii’s rarest birds and…
Sustʻāinable Molokai
Sustʻāinable Molokai was established in 2010 in the wake of the breakdown of master land-use conversations between the community and the developers of Molokai Ranch. At the time, activists, including our co-founder Malia Akutagawa and our board president Matt Yamashita, were looking for alternatives to Laʻau Point development. This experience profoundly impacted the community —…