Vision
Kaʻū Dream’s vision is for the rediscovery and regeneration of Kaʻū, one of the six original districts of ancient Hawaiʻi, while also honoring its authenticity and respecting the island’s environment. As a historic town and the largest district of Hawaiʻi County, Kaʻū will be a vibrant place to live, work, play and thrive. Residents will see improvement in their quality of life, economic growth, improved educational outcomes and the creation of local assets such as community farming and other programs that enrich the community. This initiative will also provide a template for other communities to create their own version of their dreams. With purposeful learning at the core, these dreams will become reality.
The Goal
By improving the outlook for Kaʻū, we are creating a model for other rural areas of Hawaiʻi, which, once implemented, can have a tremendous impact on the state’s overall health and the wellbeing of all Hawaiʻi residents.
All the while, we are establishing a template for building resilient learning communities across the United States.
The Model
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