Ke Alii Pauahi Foundation

About Historic Hawaii Foundation Historic Hawai i Foundation has a passion for telling stories about people, history and culture through the celebration of historic buildings and communities. HHF explores, preserves and nurtures diverse cultural and historic places and perspectives of Hawai i by working to ensure that the heritage of every historical era remains as part of the communities' civic treasuries as a living, useful part of the present. A statewide non-profit organization, Historic Hawai i Foundation encourages the preservation of historic buildings, sites and communities relating to the history of Hawai i. Founded in 1974 by concerned citizens who saw the need to protect the Islands' irreplaceable historic and cultural legacy from destruction, Historic Hawai i Foundation has become the driving force behind preservation in the state through its core programs of developing a community ethic of historic preservation, supporting smart legislation, and providing direct assistance to make preservation accessible. Through strong partnerships with public, private and non-profit organizations, HHF helps to unleash critical local energy. Together, we protect the essential character of Hawai i. Appreciation of this rich and layered inheritance will translate into the public will to take meaningful action to preserve and use historic places. As public awareness increases, community members are motivated to recognize and protect the places that they love. There is an ever-increasing appreciation of the ways that the sites, communities and buildings that reflect the past continue to be living parts of the present. They are gifts that current generations leave for the future. The heritage of Hawai i is worth preserving. By joining Historic Hawai i Foundation today, you too can help protect the places that matter.

Moanalua Gardens Foundation (MGF) is a non-profit organization based in Honolulu, Hawaii, dedicated to preserving and protecting the environmental and cultural resources of the region. With over five decades of experience, MGF offers educational programs that help students understand and appreciate the history and cultural significance of Kamananui Valley. They also organize the annual Prince Lot Hula Festival, a non-competitive celebration of hula that brings together premier hula groups from throughout the islands. Through their Mālama Kamananui program, MGF educates and inspires youth to care for the lands and protect Kamananui, the last undeveloped valley in urban Honolulu. They also preserve the moʻolelo (history) of the region through their Hāliʻa, Living Memories of Moanalua oral history program. Additionally, MGF is currently developing the first Moanalua Forest Reserve Management Plan to ensure the preservation of Kamananui for future generations. With their commitment to education, stewardship, and cultural celebration, MGF plays a vital role in preserving the history, native culture, and environment of Hawaii.Generated from the website