Who We Are

We are a nonprofit connecting the community to the ʻāina of Maunalua through volunteerism, stewardship, and education.

Our Story

It all started on April 22, 2004, with a street banner asking, "What makes Hawaii Kai liveable?”

We had formed to protect the farmers of Kamilonui Valley from urban encroachment, but as answers to our banner streamed in, we realized the many other quality-of-life and environmental issues that needed to be addressed.

And so, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-partisan community organization, Livable Hawaii Kai Hui, was established.

ʽĀina

Our role is to listen deeply to the land, working in harmony with it to help it flourish and stewarding it for future generations

Hui

We’re an inclusive, diverse community whose kākou (altogether) effort keeps these lands thriving

ʻIke

We educate ourselves and the community about the lands we protect, fostering a deep sense of connection to the mana of these irreplaceable landscapes

Our Mission

Our mission is to uphold the integrity of the East Honolulu Sustainable Communities Plan, which sets guidelines for sensible development respectful of Hawaiian cultural and natural resources.

We protect the land through volunteer-driven stewardship, acquisition, community education and engagement.

Our Hui

While we consider every volunteer and supporter a member of our team, the Hui must recognize and express its deepest gratitude to these organizers and community leaders who make our work possible.
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Meet OUR LEADERSHIP

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Image: Original Hui Board of Directors in Kamilonui Valley, 2004.
L-R: Marian Grey, Tom Yamabe, Gayle Carr, Tai Hong, Jeannine Johnson, Gary Wller, Allen Tateishi, and Elizabeth Reilly.

Livable Hawaii Kai Hui 2004 Board of Directors

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