About Kupu

Kupu, which means “to sprout” or “to grow” in Hawaiian, has a two-fold mission: to preserve the land while empowering youth. Established in 2007, Kupu is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in Honolulu with a mission to empower youth to serve their communities through character-building, service-learning and environmental stewardship opportunities that encourage pono (integrity) with ke Akua (God), self and others. The organization provides hands-on training in conservation, sustainability and environmental education for young adults, with the goal of fostering the next generation of environmental and cultural stewards. ALOHA is proud to support Kupu’s mission in a number of ways, from our fundraising efforts on Kupus behalf to volunteering time and mentorship. Funds for Kupu will help provide grants, training, coaching, and capacity building for ​the Hawaiʻi Youth Sustainability Challenge.