Mālama Hawaiʻi Partners

Mālama Maui Nui is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate, inspire and empower residents and visitors alike to nurture the environment in support of Maui Nui’s ecosystems, economy, quality of life and unique Hawaiian culture. The commitment to mālama our islands is central to MMN’s mission since its inception in 1991. We...[...]

There are two moku on the north shore of Maui: Hāmākuapoko and Hāmākualoa; poko and loa being added to distinguish the main district of Hāmākua from its smaller neighbor.These districts are more historical than legal at this point. Hāmākualoa as a local place name is largely replaced with Haʻikū. The reason for this is largely...[...]

Leilani Farm Sanctuary is a non-profit organization, home to nearly three hundred rescued animals, including goats, chickens, rabbits, ducks, donkeys, geese, deer, cats, pigs, sheep, turkeys, guinea pigs, tortoises, and a swan. The Sanctuary provides educational programs for school groups and special-needs visitors and offers tours and humane education to the general public. The minimum...[...]

It all began with sterilizing Lānaʻi’s street cats in 2004. That effort was followed by sheltering them in a horse corral in the mountain community of Kōʻele. We were just a small committed group of cat lovers trying to do the right thing on an island without an animal shelter, rescue group or veterinarian. The...[...]

Waimea Valley is looking for individuals and groups to help us mālama Waimea. Volunteers are essential to the care and maintenance of the Valley which includes over 350 acres of botanical gardens and several Hawaiian cultural sites. Join us for a morning of giving back to this beautiful and historic valley. After the project, volunteers...[...]

The Hawaiian Humane Society is dedicated to promoting the human-animal bond and the humane treatment of all animals. We work towards creating a truly humane society based on compassion and shared responsibility. We envision a community in which every companion animal has a home – a community in which people highly regard and care for...[...]

Hawaiʻi Foodbank is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) agency that has served Hawaiʻi’s people for 38 years. We strive to ensure that no one in our Hawaii ʻohana goes hungry.[...]

Every Saturday morning, we meet at Morgan Ponds at Lydgate Beach Park on the east side of Kauai to maintain and preserve the beach and surrounding area. We meet near the lifeguard tower at 8:30 am and finish at approximately 10:30 am. We serve coffee and treats during cleanup and enjoy some time hanging out...[...]

KAʻEHU provides community cultural and STEM educational classes. These include workshops and training in: Hawaiian Arts & Crafts – lauhala and coconut weaving, and kapa making. Hawaiian Culture – ʻoli (traditional chant), mele (music), History of Kaʻehu, History of Maui, mālama ʻāina (care for the land), mālama wai a me kai (care for the stream...[...]

To explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth; To practice and promote the responsible use of the earth’s ecosystems and resources; To educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment; and to use all lawful means to carry out these objectives.[...]

Our mission is to provide affordable and accessible horsemanship opportunities and learning experiences to our community’s youth, and to cultivate employment opportunities for our community at large. To perpetuate this mission, we have created over 100 jobs as well as with multiple youth programs. Our Scholarship program has flourished, and our Work-Ride-Trade Program & Volunteer...[...]

Our mission is to protect and save the lives of Maui’s animals, accepting all in need, educating the community, and inspiring respect and compassion towards all animals.[...]

Our goal is to protect and enhance the natural beauty of these lands while developing sustainable recreational, agricultural and aquacultural enterprises that are compatible with the environment. All tours and commercial activities enable Kualoa to keep the lands undeveloped so that future generations will be able to enjoy them as well. We truly care about...[...]

Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative (HLRI) is redefining endemic/native forestry in Hawaii. Through cutting-edge technology, we differentiate ourselves by geo-tagging each tree, ensuring accountability. As the sole carbon-certified project in Hawaii (Gold Standard Certified in the US), we’re leading towards a carbon-neutral future. Our holistic approach addresses environmental challenges—wildlife conservation, air quality, erosion control, reef protection,...[...]

Redline Rafting is an adventure rafting company based out of Kīhei, with priorities to ecological sustainability, ethics, energy efficiency, and waste reduction. We embrace our ecological responsibilities, understanding the limited natural resources our beautiful islands have to offer. We believe it is everyone’s kuleana (responsibility) to take care of our land and ocean. In support...[...]

The Friends of Amy B. H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with the mission of protecting and invigorating the Amy B. H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden created for the purposes of: Raising funds to help support the purposes and goals of the Garden. Working with government officials, NGOʻs and other interested parties to...[...]

A) Native Hawaiian Philanthropy (NHP) will empower native Hawaiian communities with the resources and support to improve the socio-economic conditions of NHO (Native Hawaiian Organizations) and our lāhui. B) Increase active participation, engagement and understanding of native Hawaiian and Hawaiʻi BIPOC communities with philanthropic funders and organizations. ​C) Support culturally-grounded projects and organizations that help...[...]

We are a female owned and led marine wildlife tour operator, taking up to 6 passengers on a 3-6 hour tour along the west Oahu coastline. We might see different species of whales and dolphins, reef fish, Hawaiian green sea turtles, whale sharks, the Hawaiian monk seal, pelagic birds etc.. We do not seek volume...[...]

Uluhaʻo o Hualalai’s mission is to engage families in the stewardship of Hualālai’s natural and cultural resources now and for generations to come. To recover and perpetuate Kona-based knowledge and practices through mālama ʻāina, moʻolelo and mele. Bringing community connectedness with efforts to enhance the native forest ecosystems by removing aggressive invasive species, while propagating...[...]

The Waikōloa Dry Forest Initiative was formed in 2011 to protect, promote, and restore a native Hawaiian dry forest. After years of grassroots advocacy in the community and collaboration with the Waikōloa Village Outdoor Circle, the Waikōloa Dry Forest Preserve was established to protect many of the remaining native trees in the region. Since then,...[...]

The USS Missouri Memorial Association is dedicated to preserving the Battleship Missouri and sharing her story and place in history.[...]

This 400-year old royal Hawaiian fishpond, Loko Iʻa Pāʻaiau, located in the Kalauao ahupua‘a in the ‘Ewa moku on the mokupuni of O‘ahu, is a beautiful reminder of the peace, healing, and lōkahi Hawai‘i once had. It was home to Mo‘i Wahine Kalanimanuia, who reigned peacefully over the island of O‘ahu in the 1400s. This...[...]

This organization is currently undergoing management changes and will resume activity soon. We are dedicated to diversifying the existing native montane forest and preserving habitat for rare plants and endangered birds. Your volunteer work supports biodiversity of the native forest, helps preserve endangered bird habitat and helps develop a seed bank for the future expansion...[...]

The Sewing Hui is a dedicated group of volunteer sewists and craftspersons who give their time generously to the Maui community. It is made up of residents and visitor-volunteers. The Sewing Hui’s mission is to help our community by donating hand-sewn items to organizations and groups in need across Maui. It is our hope that...[...]