oUR viSION:
WELLNESS through culture
Iwikua serves as an educational resource to benefit the wellness of west Kauaʻi and future generations through sustainable food production, physical fitness, and cultural exchange.
Our Mission
Empowering current and future generations to be culturally centered life-long learners and to fulfill active roles in the community as teachers, leaders, and farmers.
Utilizing hands-on education rooted in traditional knowledge and by partnering with existing organizations such as schools, nonprofits, and local businesses, Iwikua will be a resource for community health, fresh food, and cultural wellness.
Our Programs
We aim to address community wellness through three main areas: cultural education and exchange, food production, and physical fitness.
Cultural education
Reconnecting community members to cultural practices relating to all aspects of wellness - spiritual and physical - to strengthen ourselves and our future generations.
Food sovereignty
Sustainable food production to provide for our community and restaurants while educating our youth about farming practices, combining traditional and modern techniques.
Community enrichment
Providing camps and exchange programs for youth participants to build upon their cultural experiences, and opportunities for community members to engage in culturally-rooted events.
Physical wellness
Utilizing the space at Makana Training Center to reconnect student athletes and adult community members to fitness training to achieve health and longevity.
Our Partners
We couldn't do our work without the support of so many incredible partners. Mahalo!
Get Involved
There are several ways to get involved! Come get your hands dirty and join us on the farm, participate in upcoming camps and events, donate your time if you have knowledge to share for a program, or make a monetary donation to support our efforts.
Make a Donation
Your tax-deductible gift today will help make our programs possible. Any donation makes a big impact. Mahalo nui.
Volunteer opportunities
Whether you’re alone or have a group, let us know what you have in mind.
Sign Up For a Program
Stay tuned for more info about upcoming programs. Send us an email if you’re interested in partnering on a program.