Kōkua Blog
School Waste Reduction Tips
There is no doubt that the 2020-2021 school year will see change and adaptation on school campuses. While we work to keep everyone safe and learning, we also have the opportunity to imagine new systems, policies, and initiatives around waste reduction, especially plastic. To honor Plastic Free...
Read more...Our Earth Month Message to You: Activities, Resources and Inspiration While You Shelter at Home
April is Earth Month and typically the busiest month of the year here at Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation with our work focused on environmental education in the schools and communities of Hawaiʻi. Although all Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation activities for April have been cancelled as we are faced with a...
Read more...Future Farmers of America at Waipahu Intermediate
Some serious innovation is being cultivated at Waipahu Intermediate School (WIS). Future Farmers of America (FFA) is a national youth organization that prepares members for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture. In Fall 2019, 8 students representing WIS...
Read more...ʻUlu (Breadfruit) Holiday Recipes
A meal is often more than just food - it is a way to bond a family or community, practice cultural traditions, and nourish others. For many of us, celebrating the holidays are a time for spending time with loved ones and is often centered around a meal and the unique ingredients here in...
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