HOʻOKUAʻĀINA

rebuilding lives from the ground up

Ho‘okua‘āina is a non-profit nestled in the ahupuaʻa of Kailua, Oʻahu. Through the cultivation of kalo, we provide a safe gathering space for community to grow in their connection to culture, place, and one another. 

OUR MISSION  

Ho‘okua‘āina cultivates a culture of individual well-being and community waiwai through aloha ‘āina.

waiwai = wealth, value, worth, importance, benefit, riches

aloha ʻāina = love of the land

WHAT WE DO

KŪKULUHOU

(MENTORSHIP)

KUPUOHI

(EDUCATION)

KAIĀULU

(COMMUNITY) 

KALO 

(TARO) 

THE MEANING BEHIND HOʻOKUAʻĀINA  

The name "Hoʻokuaʻāina" was given to the organization by Kupuna Earl Kawaʻa. Kuaʻāina literally means back land; the backbone of the land. It refers to the people who are the backbone of the land and actively live the Hawaiian culture to keep the spirit of the land alive.

WHY KALO?

A highly nutritious complex carbohydrate staple food considered sacred by Hawaiians, kalo was arguably the foundation of Hawaiian society, which enabled a culture isolated in the middle of the Pacific Ocean to thrive. 


JOIN US!

Complete our site visit inquiry form to schedule a visit for your organization, group, class or family.

Learn what your day at Hoʻokuaʻāina will entail and how to optimize your experience.

The foundation of all our programs stems from our core Hawaiian values-based lessons.

Your voice matters. After your day with us, we invite you to take a few moments to reflect and share.

where to find us

Hoʻokuaʻāina is located in the ahupuaʻa of Kailua at Kapalai in Maunawili on the island of Oʻahu.

Address: 916E Auloa Road, Kailua, HI 96734

The address is 916D Auloa Road which is the same shared driveway with 916 C & D. Drive all the way back, down the gravel road, to the green containers. Please be sure to follow the directions so as to be mindful of our neighbors. 

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