KAULUAKALANA is a community-based, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that was founded in 2019 by kamaʻāina of Kailua, those who have been raised by the lands and leaders of their ahupuaʻa to chart and navigate a course leading to kanaka (people) and ʻāina (land) reunited in a relationship that feeds us physically, intellectually, culturally, and spiritually. Traveling in the wake of those who came before, we are committed to ʻāina restoration and education, cultural revitalization, community regeneration, identity reclamation, and the renewal of kuleana in Kailua, one of the most storied ahupuaʻa on Oʻahu.

· Continue to focus on expanding the reach and impact of our community-based ʻāina practices, bringing more people into closer connection with the ʻāina (land), one another, and traditional ancestral practices.
· Through hands-on educational experiences, we maintain 30 loʻi kalo (taro patches), including restoring sections of the land by removing invasive species, and replanting native species to enhance biodiversity. These efforts not only provide environmental restoration, but also cultural nourishment, with loʻi kalo feeding our community at our Second Saturday Community Workdays as well as two community imu.· Internship Impact: Second aim is to demonstrate the profound influence of combining work and cultural learning on interns. Their educational and career trajectories, deepened ties to ʻāina, and increased sense of kuleana (responsibility) to the community are notable.
· We engage a diverse group of learners and volunteers, including 22 interns (thus far) who actively participated in our restoration efforts. The interns contribute to the cultivation of native plants, the clearing of overgrown areas, and educational programs for local schools and community groups. Through moʻolelo (storytelling), we fostered a greater understanding of Hawaiian values like kuleana (responsibility) and mālama ʻāina (care for the land), which highlight the connection between Hawaiian values, sustainable land management and cultural stewardship.