'O ka ha o ka 'aina ke ola o ka po'e
The breath of the land is the life of the people
Program Areas
Hoa 'Aina
Community Access
to create unique opportunities for quiet recreation, contemplation and pleasure in Kalihi's natural environment
Mahi 'Aina
Community Food Production
to share knowledge and offer a variety of opportunities regarding healthy food, exercise, increased self-sufficiency, and a reconnection with the land, nature and diverse cultures
Koa 'Aina
Native Reforestation
to restore health and balance to Kalihi's watershed and native upland forests
Lohe 'Aina
Wahi Pana and Mo'olelo
to restore and revitalize ancient sites, perpetuating cultural knowledge and instilling a sense of honor in the ahupua'a of Kalihi
Guiding Principles
• As we work, we listen to the land, and let it guide us.
• We work to heal and promote health
• We work with the ahupua‘a as our model for sustainability, encompassing environmental, economic, and social aspects of our community
• We work in the spirit of reciprocity – celebrating experiential teaching and learning
• We work together, inspired by our diversity, creating an ahu of shared connection and responsibility
• We work with intentionality
• We work in partnership
• We work as an “and” culture, not as an “or” culture
• We work to build community among those in and beyond the ahupua‘a of Kalihi
• We work to feel good, with a light heart and happiness, with openness, because we believe in this work.
• Creativity, experimentation, artistic expression and ho'omanawanui are integral to each of our guiding principles.
• We work to heal and promote health
• We work with the ahupua‘a as our model for sustainability, encompassing environmental, economic, and social aspects of our community
• We work in the spirit of reciprocity – celebrating experiential teaching and learning
• We work together, inspired by our diversity, creating an ahu of shared connection and responsibility
• We work with intentionality
• We work in partnership
• We work as an “and” culture, not as an “or” culture
• We work to build community among those in and beyond the ahupua‘a of Kalihi
• We work to feel good, with a light heart and happiness, with openness, because we believe in this work.
• Creativity, experimentation, artistic expression and ho'omanawanui are integral to each of our guiding principles.
