Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation 2025-2026 Year End Report

Our Impact

A special thanks to our dedicated volunteers and members for their support of our organization and environmental education. We are excited about the future and look forward to continuing our journey with you.

2025-2026 Year End Report

Kōkua Learning Farm Youth Internship Program

We are excited to welcome the next cohort of youth interns to participate in the Kōkua Learning Farm Youth Internship program. Students in grades 9-12 on Oʻahu are encouraged to apply. Interns meet weekly at the Kōkua Learning Farm in Haleʻiwa. During this 15-week program, students will gain experience as mahiʻai through on-farm training building skills and knowledge around agroecology, crop cultivation, fruit and vegetable production, soil health, and culinary explorations. Fill out our Interest Form and we'll send you the application with more information when the next session is announced!

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Explore Our Programs

KHF programs include ʻĀINA In Schools, 3Rs School Program, Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation Field Trip Grants, Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation Project Grants, Plastic Free Hawaiʻi and Kōkua Learning Farm Youth Internship.

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Work Opportunities

We are seeking amazing people to join our growing team! Check out Kōkua Hawaiʻ Foundation's work opportunities

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Explore our Haleʻiwa Home

Learn about all of KHFʻs Haleʻiwa Activites, Shop our Mission-Aligned Storefronts and join us for a day on the Kōkua Learning Farm!

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Our Mission

Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit that supports environmental education in the schools and communities of Hawaiʻi. KHF’s mission is to provide experiences that will enhance oneʻs appreciation for and understanding of the environment so they will be lifelong stewards of the earth.

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Kōkua General Store

Browse through & shop a snippet our mission-aligned storefront, the Kōkua General Store, online! Browse through Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation merch, including items from our Plastic Free Hawaiʻi & ʻĀINA In Schools programs, and Kōkua Festival merch!

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Support Kōkua

Support Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation by becoming a member! As a member you receive special benefits like 10% off the Kōkua General Store, the first to be invited to special benefit shows, farm-to-table dinners and more!

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Upcoming events

Kōkua Community Center Fabric Bowl Workshop

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Kōkua Learning Farm Community Workday

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ʻĀINA Farm Stand Mix Your Own Salt Seasoning & Herb Infused Oil

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3Rs School Recycling Drive at Kaʻōhao Public Charter School

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OUR PROGRAMS

The 3R’s School Recycling Program empowers students to engage and educate their school community about the 3R’s (reduce-reuse-recycling).

Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation Field Trip Grants help bring students to outdoor sites where they can experience hands-on learning about Hawaiʻi’s environment.

Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation Project Grants fund projects and teachers from Hawaiʻi schools to assist in advancing their environmental goals in the classroom and pursue stewardship endeavors.

ʻĀINA In Schools is a farm to school initiative that connects children to their local land, waters, and food to grow a healthier Hawaiʻi.

Plastic Free Hawai‘i provides resources, tools, and trainings to educate schools, business partners, and community members about the environmental and health benefits of going plastic free to minimize single-use plastics in our islands.

The Youth Internship program provides on-farm training to build skills around agroecology, food production, soil health & culinary explorations.

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Recent highlights

The Hawaiian Garden is Complete! Check Out The Different Zones

The Hawaiian Garden — our final puzzle piece of the Kōkua Learning Farm is complete! Check out the before and after photo above from May 2024 to today! The Hawaiian Garden was designed through a group charette process in May 2023. Participants included experts from Hui Kū Maoli Ola, Mālama Pupukea Waimea, Mālama Loko Ea Learn more

Mahalo For Joining Us at Farm Fun(d) Day!

Mahalo for joining us at Farm Fun(d) Day! Please take some time to share your manaʻo with us and vote for your favorite 2025-26 Plastic Free Hawaiʻi School Mural below. If you’re able to kōkua, please consider helping out in one or more of the following ways: 🌱 Make a donation on our Learn more

Congratulations Kōkua Learning Farm Youth Interns!

Huge congratulations to our Kōkua Learning Farm Youth Interns on the completion of their 15-week farm program! To conclude, interns from Cohort 11 led a tour around the Kōkua Learning Farm where they each highlighted lessons they learned on the farm and even in the kitchen. We are so proud of these youth interns and Learn more

ʻĀINA Farm Stand Roselle Hibiscus Recipe

Impress your next holiday party with this original ʻĀINA Farm Stand Roselle Hibiscus Recipe! ‘Ula‘ula Syrup Ingredients 4 cups water 30 Kōkua Learning Farm Roselle (deseeded) 1.5 cup Hānai Hives Honey 1/2 cup Kōkua Learning Farm lime juice Directions: Add water and deseeded Roselle to pot, bring to boil and then simmer for 10min. Learn more

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KHF's Mission-Aligned Storefronts

Check out the Kōkua General Store, Kōkua Vintage and soon to open, ʻĀINA Farm Stand! 100% of proceeds support Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation. Become A Member to receive 10% off purchases in the store!

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