Our impact
Building on raw rock since 2021
From its founding as KAPONO Red Road to it rebirth in 2021, Pōhaku Pelemaka has been laying a pelemaka (raw) foundation along the coast of Puna - protecting ʻāina, supporting ʻohana, growing kaiaulu (community), and transimitting knowledge across generations.
OUR ANNUAL NUMBERS
50+
ʻOhana Members served
ʻOhana (lineal and cultural decedents) from pē (infant) to kupuna (elder) engaged through programs and events
75+
Kaiaulu Members served
Kaiaulu (community) engaged includes schools (preK to college), community organizations, government, and private sectors
3
Miles of coasline
Stewarding and monitoring the Puna coastline through Kahu ʻĀina Hawaiʻi and Hoʻomakua i Ke Kai a Pele programs
12
Acres of Land
Protecting, restoring, and enhancing wahi pana through all programs
500+
Niu Trees Mapped
Characterizing and cataloging kumu niu (coconut trees). Restoring ka pilina aloha me ka uluniu (a loving relationship with coconut groves and uncovering traditional coconut grove practices) through Hiʻi I Ka Malu Niu
200+
Volunteer Hours
ʻOhana a kaiulu members giving their time and hands to mālama ʻāina
5
Annual Programs and Events
Including Hoʻowehe i Ka Niu, Hala Fest, Lā ʻOhana, workshops, monitoring and data collection
15+
Partners
Including government, private, community organizations, universities, and institutions