Understanding Maui: Aftermath of Tragedy

As information becomes more available about the Lahaina Fires, we look to understand the causes and implications of this terrible tragedy — and what everyone can do to help.

Read “Native Hawaiian Sacred Sites Have Been Damaged In The Lahaina Wildfires“ by Rosalyn R. LaPier

Read “Why was there no water to fight the fire in Maui?” by Naomi Klein and Kapuaʻala Sproat

Read “Lee Cataluna: Everyone Loves Lahaina. Few Get To Claim It As Their Home” by Lee Cataluna

Read “UH wildfire expert: Invasive grasses growing in the abandoned plantations fueled wildfires on Maui and Hawaii Island “ by Michelle Broder Van Dyke

Please join the Wyland Foundation by supporting disaster relief in any way you can.

Donate:

Maui Aloha Fund

The Hawai’i People’s Fund focuses on grassroots organizing and community resources.

Kako’o Maui Fund

The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA) centers direct mutual aid to Native Hawaiians.

Maui Mutual Aid

Maui Rapid Response deploys on-the-ground, critical resources following disasters.

Hawaii Community Foundation Maui Strong Fund

The Hawaii Community Foundation distributes a variety of resources across Maui County.

Maui United Way