EŌ MAUI
Emergency Outreach for Maui Recovery
The Maui wildfire disaster has claimed the lives of a still-untold number of people and devastated invaluable and unique cultural and historical sites beloved by all who know Hawaiʻi. Our heart aches for Maui, and this is a time for action and response.
The word “Eō” in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, means to call, to uplift, and to respond. In this difficult time for our Maui ʻohana, Kupu recognizes the need for both short-term and long-term response for affected communities. EŌ Maui’s approach centers on paid positions for impacted residents.
Consistent with our strengths and experience in conservation and green jobs, our programs will empower the people of Maui to restore communities and ecosystems at the same time.
Employment and Program Opportunities
EŌ (Emergency Outreach) Maui was created to offer Maui residents paid positions supporting wildfire recovery. Eō Maui opportunities range from supporting community resource providers, to providing students environmental education, and assisting in native ecosystem restoration. Interested individuals may fill out the below applications to be considered for any available position they are interested in.
For an in-depth explanation of each type of positions offered, click here to view the Eō Maui Program Descriptions.
Supporting Kupu’s Response
Kupu is working with partners to provide 100 paid positions to Maui residents affected by the wildfires. Kupu is able to match new donations nearly one-to-one, doubling the impact of those who give to our relief effort. For every $30,000 raised, nearly $60,000 will be provided to cover the cost of an 11 month paid position. These paid opportunities, which will place participants in conservation or recovery efforts, will create a powerful ripple effect to strengthen the community. Kupu’s proposal doesn’t just address the current crisis; it paves the way for sustained community well-being and environmental restoration. By collaborating with us, you’re contributing to a transformative approach that resonates far beyond the present moment.
Kupu is working with the Maui–serving nonprofit sector to match and place paid service opportunities. For more information, please contact info@kupuhawaii.org. Please consider a contribution to support this needed initiative by making a gift online and type “For Maui Recovery” in the “Leave a comment” section:
Background on Kupu
Founded in Hawaiʻi in 2007, Kupu has operated programs in Maui for over a decade-and-a-half. Along with supporting a network of Maui-based sustainability-focused organizations, Kupu has trained or employed hundreds of youth and young adults in Maui, preparing them for careers in conservation or other green professions. Across the Hawaiian Islands, Kupu’s 5,600-plus participants have removed over 151,000 acres of invasive species, planted more than 1.5 million plants, and managed projects that help communities adapt and address the climate changes happening around them.