NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT NOW
We’re honored to be featured on Hawaiʻi Rising, the Hawaiʻi People’s Fund podcast amplifying grassroots movements across our pae ʻāina.
Episode 94: Kūpaʻa Kuilima — Protecting ʻĀina in Kahuku, Oʻahu
This episode shares our work to protect ʻāina, uphold ʻike kūpuna, and remain rooted in Kahuku through community-led stewardship and resistance.
Mahalo nui loa to Hawaiʻi Rising and host/producer Kenji Cataldo for holding space for our story and for uplifting the powerful work of community organizations across Hawaiʻi. We’re deeply grateful to be included among such an inspiring group of changemakers making positive change happen.
Listen now:
Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Podbean
hawaiipeoplesfund.org/podcast
✊🏽 FOUR WAYS YOU CAN HELP RIGHT NOW
1️⃣ SUBMIT TESTIMONY TO CWRM (MOST URGENT)
✍🏽 Even a few sentences in your own words makes a difference.
🔗 Submit testimony: https://forms.gle/rU3ueXjkfQeKdd618
2️⃣ DONATE DIRECTLY TO KŪPAʻA KUILIMA (Tax-Deductible)
We are now an official 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your donation directly supports:
• Advocacy for a new SEIS & SMA
• Environmental & cultural research
• Community organizing & education
• Protection of iwi kūpuna, shoreline, and endangered species
💚 Venmo: @Kupaakuilima4ever
💚 Mail checks:
Kūpaʻa Kuilima
56-193 Pualalea Street
Kahuku, HI 96731
3️⃣ GIVE THROUGH HULI25 (Nov 1–Dec 31)
Through Hawaiʻi People’s Fund’s HULI25 fundraiser, 50% of your donation comes directly back to Kūpaʻa Kuilima when you select our name.
➡️ Donate: bit.ly/huli2025
✔️ Select “Kūpaʻa Kuilima”
This is a powerful way to support community-led advocacy and aloha ʻāina during Makahiki.
4️⃣ BUY A KŪPAʻA KUILIMA FUNDRAISING T-SHIRT
Designed by Kelsey Ige (@alohawares), our shirts honor the resilience of the hala and the fragile beauty of the ʻilima, symbols of strength, protection, and aloha ʻāina.
🌺 $30 each - Limited supply
⚠️ 2XL SOLD OUT and Only 5 XL left
📌 Order: linktr.ee/kupaakuilima
Every purchase helps fund our movement. 🤍 Mahalo nui for standing us and protecting the future of this ʻāina. Kūpaʻa. Kuilima. Aloha ʻĀina.