Hurricane Lala Recovery
On August 15, 2026, Hurricane Lala passed just south of Hawaiʻi Island as a Category 1 hurricane, bringing destructive winds, torrential rain, severe flooding, and widespread damage to communities across the islands, with Kaʻū among the hardest hit.
In response, Kākoʻo Lāhui, the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of Ka Lāhui Hawaiʻi, and Nā Wāhine Koʻi organized the delivery of supplies on August 20 to support the establishment of a community relief hub in Makakupu (Wood Valley), Kaʻū. We are also coordinating with grassroots organizations from across the pae ʻāina to gather and transport urgently needed supplies to Kaʻū.
We are so proud of the groundwork of Nā Wāhine Koʻi and our partners across the islands, including Nā Hala o Naue on Kauaʻi, who are coming together to mālama our communities during this critical time.
We would not be able to do this work without individual donations and funding from the Stronger Hawaiʻi Fund of the Stronger Hawaiʻi Initiative at the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation (HCF). This support allows us to mobilize quickly and get resources directly into the hands of communities that need them.
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About Our Movement
Our Mission
To uplift Kanaka Maoli through the protection of our ʻāina and culture, advancing environmental justice and self-determination through advocacy, education, and mutual aid.
Our Causes
Making an Impact
Explore our causes that reflect our commitment to protecting the environment, supporting cultural preservation, and advocating for justice and self-determination. Each initiative is designed to empower communities and create lasting positive change.
Ola i ka Wai
Water is Life
We are committed to organizing, educating, and supporting efforts to protect our most precious resource - Water or Wai. We are also very committted and have a long track record of providing free water to communities affected by contamination and most recently the Kona Low storms which resulted in floods.
Kanaka Maoli Self-determination
#Landback
We organize and help amplify the voices of Hawai'i's indigenous peoples on issues dealing with #landback, clean water, housing, traditional burials, and intellectual property rights.
Cultural Educational Workshops
Culture Resiliency
We understand that culture is vital to the health and well-being of our Lahui as well as the core of our resistence.
