spotlight mission partner: paepae o he'eia
Kuleana in Action
At Go Deep Hawaii, we believe that if you draw inspiration from the source, you have a radical responsibility to protect it. A mo'olelo does not just belong to the past; it lives in the land, the water, and the people who care for them today. We didn't build this brand just to tell stories; we built it to fund the chapters yet to be written. To honor this connection, we designate a Mission Partner for our design series—selecting a local nonprofit whose daily work directly aligns with the history we share. For every single item you purchase, $5 is donated directly to our Mission Partners. No "percentage of net profits" and no fine print. Just a direct, transparent investment from your hands to theirs. You provide tangible support to those protecting the source.
Growing Seafood for Our Community One Pohaku at a Time
Paepae o He'eia
Paepae o He’eia is a private non-profit organization dedicated to caring for He’eia Fishpond – an ancient Hawaiian fishpond located in He’eia, Ko’olaupoko, O’ahu.
How We Choose Mission Partners
We look for organizations that are:
- Place-Based: Working directly on the 'āina, in the water, or in the communities mentioned in our stories.
- Culturally Grounded: Utilizing traditional Hawaiian knowledge to solve modern challenges.
- Impact-Driven: Ensuring that every dollar contributed goes toward the health and future of Hawaii.