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Formed: 1979 Established: 1981
Malu 'Aina
Ola`a (Kurtistown), Hawaii,
United States
 Malu 'Aina (Land of Peace) is the Hawaiian name given to the Center for Nonviolent Education and Action located 10 miles south of the city of Hilo on the island of Hawaii. We are a small-scale 22-acre agriculturally based spiritual community committed to justice, peace, and preserving the environment. Established as a nonprofit organization in 1979, permanent residency at Malu 'Aina Farm began in 1981.
Malu 'Aina is located on the slopes of the world's most active volcano. The climate is wet, averaging 175 inches of rain annually. Temperature is normally mild: 75---85º F daytime and 60---70º F nights, although some winter nights can be quite cool with temperatures dropping into the 50s.
Life on the farm involves physical labor and simple living. Our water supply is rain-catchment tanks. We have small-scale solar power and use composting toilets.
At Malu 'Aina we try to live a life of community service by helping people in need of food and through our work for peace, justice, and the environment. We are interested in people who want to make life changes for justice.
  Status: Active
Website: http://www.malu-aina.org/
Contact:
PO Box 489
Kurtistown, Hawaii 96760-0489 United States
Phone: 808-966-7622
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Former/Other Names: Malu 'Aina
Last Updated:3/31/2007
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: call or email to schedule visit
Population
Adult Members:
4
Child Members:
0
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
No
Gender Balance:
50% M 50% F
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
Yes
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
Labor and Money
Labor Contribution:
Expected
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
No
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
22 acres (8.9 hectares)
Land Owned By:
The community
Number of Residences:
4
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
over 50%
Share Community Meals:
Nearly all dinners
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
 
 


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