NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION BY KIDS FOR KIDS
KIDS CAN CHANGE THE WORLD
CULTIVATE HOPE'S MISSION
To equip youth and cultivate hope in Hawaii by providing education, workshops, programs, resources, and solutions for social equity, self sufficiency, and food security through farming, eco-friendly agriculture, permaculture, agricultural technology (ag-tech), innovative approaches to production, harvesting, purposing of crops, and utilizing natural resources through stewardship and sustainable or regenerative practices that can be recreated and perpetuated
Est. 2023
WITHOUT THE LAND, WE ARE NOTHING
Aloha 'Aina : Love of the Land
has created 4 youth-lead organizations aiming to make a positive difference in a variety of areas
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THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN BELIEF
He Ali'i Ka 'Aina; He Kauwa ke Kanaka
The land is chief, man is its servant
The relationship between people and the land is sacred. In Hawaiian culture, the land, or ʻāina, is considered a living entity with its own spirit and power, often regarded as an ancestor. The belief is that the land sustains life, providing everything necessary for survival—food, shelter, and resources. Therefore, the land is viewed as a chief or an aliʻi, a figure of great respect and authority.
Humans, on the other hand, are seen as stewards or servants (kauwa) of the land. This relationship dictates that people must care for the land, nurture it, and protect it as a sacred duty. This stewardship is not just about physical care but also involves maintaining a spiritual and cultural connection with the land, ensuring that it remains healthy and productive for future generations. In the Hawaiian worldview, the land is not something to be owned or exploited but is to be respected and revered.
"The decisions we make today should result in a sustainable world seven generations into the future"
THE SEVENTH GENERATION PRINCIPLE
Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Philosophy
We, as Native Hawaiians, identify ourselves as kama'aina, a term that translates to "people of the land." Aloha ‘Āina is our Kuleana - loving and caring for the land is not just an option but a fundamental responsibility.
We have a duty to protect the land, preserve its resources, and ensure that it continues to sustain life for future generations.
OUR PROGRAM'S KEY DIFFERENCES
Farming for the Future
Focuses on broad, sustainable agricultural practices for both personal and commercial use, with an emphasis on community nourishment.
Planted for a Purpose
Is more focused on community outreach, making crops and seeds accessible, and supporting home gardening and food trees in public spaces.
Sustainable Solutions
Is centered on the broader goal of environmental and public health by managing the entire life cycle of products and processes.
Innovation Garden
Emphasizes the use of technology and creative approaches in agriculture, pioneering new methods for farming and food security.
FARMING FOR THE FUTURE
VISION STATEMENT
To promote family sustainability, food security, and good health with a comprehensive approach to growing food and herbalism through farming, encompassing both residential and commercial aspects, while providing essential crops and nourishment to individuals and communities, all grounded in the fundamentals of sustainable agricultural practices.
PLANTED WITH PURPOSE
VISION STATEMENT
To ensure food security though various forms of crop cultivation.
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cultivating crops for community outreach
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supplying plants and seeds to support home gardening
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making food, native, and endangered seeds accessible
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aiding in the establishment of home gardens
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providing seed-to-table education
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fostering community garden initiatives
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increasing the prevalence of food trees in public spaces and homes in Hawaii
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promoting vegan farming for a diverse range of food resources including herbs and medicines
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implementing a service-based system where crops are earned through tasks such as garden maintenance
SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS
VISION STATEMENT
To foster environmental, social, and economic well-being, safeguarding public health and the environment throughout the entire life cycle of products and processes — from the responsible extraction of materials to their sustainable disposal — by implementing and promoting sustainable and regenerative practices.
INNOVATION GARDEN
VISION STATEMENT
To blend farm science, Agriculture-TECHnology (AG-Tech), and Creative Growing to pioneer and share innovative and sustainable approaches in agriculture.
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Using technology to farm or to maintain farms
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Processing, grafting, air layering, propagating, Tissue culture, aquaponics, hydroponics, seed banking, nursery management, and other means to maintain food security in Hawaii
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Grafting so Hawaii residents can have 1 tree that provides multiple foods in smaller spaces
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Creative Growing – other uses of farming and materials grown (Ulu for Flour, etc.)
