Kua'aina Ulu Auamo (KUA)
Hawaii, United States
KUA means "back" -- like a backbone that connects + supports.
KUAʻĀINA are the grassroots, rural peoples of Hawaiʻi nei. ULU means to grow. ‘AUAMO is the carrying stick held on multiple shoulders of laborers who shared the burden of carrying something of great weight forward. By taking up the ‘AUAMO, our KUAʻĀINA communities share the sacred kuleana (responsibility) to better Hawaiʻi. Our vision is ʻāina momona -- abundant + healthy ecological systems in Hawaiʻi that contribute to community well-being.