We envision community-led economic development and culturally based economic sustainability for Ka`u.
We envision community-led economic development and culturally based economic sustainability for Ka`u.
We envision community-led economic development and culturally based economic sustainability for Ka`u.
Malama Ka’u
We envision community-led economic development & cultural economic sustainability for Ka`u.
Ka’u continues its proud tradition of being community sufficient. Unlike self-sufficiency, Ka’u believes in the prosperity of the collective based on sustainable economic and community development. The people of Ka’u don’t want any
Malama Ka’u
We envision community-led economic development & cultural economic sustainability for Ka`u.
Ka’u continues its proud tradition of being community sufficient. Unlike self-sufficiency, Ka’u believes in the prosperity of the collective based on sustainable economic and community development. The people of Ka’u don’t want anything more than what the `aina provides through their hard work and ingenuity.
Our History
We envision community-led economic development and culturally based economic sustainability for Ka`u.
We envision community-led economic development and culturally based economic sustainability for Ka`u.
This 501c3 Nonprofit Began in 1993
In 1993, prior to the closing of the Ka’u Sugar Company, community members came together to evaluate the impacts of the closure on the community. Since that time Ka’u residents have faced those impacts, many of them traveling to Kona or Hilo for work and some leaving the community altogether because of
This 501c3 Nonprofit Began in 1993
In 1993, prior to the closing of the Ka’u Sugar Company, community members came together to evaluate the impacts of the closure on the community. Since that time Ka’u residents have faced those impacts, many of them traveling to Kona or Hilo for work and some leaving the community altogether because of the lack of employment. The group that came together in 1993 was Hana Laulima Lahui O Ka’u, a community-based organization formed in 1994.
Our Mission
We envision community-led economic development and culturally based economic sustainability for Ka`u.
Our Mission
Support . Enhance . Preserve
The mission of Hana Laulima is to support the development of a new economic base for the District of Ka’u that will enhance economic growth, advance a secure economic future for the community and the children of Ka’u, while preserving the rich Native Hawaiian cultural heritage and love for the `aina (land).