Programs
Growing our Future.
Kumano I Ke Ala programs are rooted in ‘āina and growing tomorrowʻs leaders.
Our Top Priorities
Kumano I Ke Ala programs are embedded in the community, built to support local farmers, local food and empower local youth.
We engage young people through ‘āina-based education, employment readiness, mentoring, and cultural enrichment to help them grow leadership, critical-thinking and strengthen ties to family and community.
At-Promise Youth Education
Since 2015, KIKA has hosted youth aged 5-18 in enrichment, employment readiness, cultural and leadership programs during after-school, inter-session and summer breaks.
Food Security
KIKA is focused on increasing food security for the Native Hawaiian and low-income population in West Kaua‘i.
Cultural Restoration
Since its inception, Kumano I Ke Ala has worked closely with other non-profits and cultural practitioners to restore Native resources and cultural sites.
Workforce Training
Through partnerships with the County of Kaua‘i and community non-profit Mālama Kaua’i, Kumano I Ke Ala launched its workforce training program in 2020, providing skills to assist displaced workers pivot to local food sector jobs in the wake of the pandemic.
