Non-Profit Projects

NON-PROFIT COLLABORATIONS

Biocultural Diversity International

We are a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering disadvantaged individuals and communities to harness the transformative power of nature by cultivating and planting trees. Our mission is to create a sustainable and greener world while fostering economic, social, and environmental well-being for all. We have worked throughout Hawaii, the Virgin Islands and east Africa. We collaborate with one of the largest nurseries producing breadfruit and avocado in Hawaii and have managed tree growing projects which have distributed more than 10,000 fruit trees since 2019.

Mission
We work on development projects to grow and freely distribute thousands of fruit trees (breadfruit, avocado, banana) to residents of Hawaii. Our purpose is to build capacity in the enhancement of the urban tree canopy to benefit local residents, particularly those from underserved areas. A positive impact will occur as they grown their own food. We will build upon our past experience of building locally managed nurseries, strengthen existing partnerships and community involvement. 

Team at Pu’uhonu O Wai’anae nursery potting up 400 breadfruit trees. O'ahu.

Our primary project locations include the islands of Maui and Oahu, where we maintain professionally managed tree nurseries. However, we do ship trees interisland to Molokai, Lanai, Kauai, and the Big Island. We work collaboratively with local organizations and like-minded partners to maximize our ability to distribute trees. Together, we strive to plant dooryard trees to create a lasting environmental change.

Objective
We are dedicated to empowering disadvantaged individuals and communities to harness the transformative power of nature by cultivating and planting trees. Our mission is to create a sustainable and greener world while fostering economic, social, and environmental well-being for all. 

Partners and Collaborators
Department of Agriculture
Hawaii Agriculture Research Center, Kunia, O'ahu
Maui Nui Botanical Garden, Kahului, Maui
Nanakuli Elementary School, Nanakuli, O'ahu
Pu’uhonua O Wai'anae, Waianae, O'ahu
Keiki o Ka ‘Aina, Kalihi, O'ahu
Olomana School, O'ahu

Events: