Malama Aina

From restoring ancient fishponds to protecting native forests, these organizations across the Islands offer meaningful ways to mālama ʻāina and connect with local communities.

Here’s an essential checklist for first-time travelers to the Gathering Place.

Volunteer with Mālama Maunalua, a nonprofit organization, committed to restoring Hawaiʻi's marine ecosystems by removing invasive algae.

Visitors to Hawaiʻi are encouraged to travel with respect and to seek a deeper understanding of the culture.