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Malu ‘Aina Annual Appeal for Support

Friday, December 1st, 2023

Malu ‘Aina Annual Appeal

December 2023

Aloha Friends,

   Once a year, during this Holy season, I write to ask for your help to sustain the work of Malu ‘Aina, an all-volunteer organization committed to justice, peace, and a living planet for generations to come. It seems such work is more critical than ever before. There is so much suffering from war, injustice, and the climate crisis.

    2023 marks 44 years since the founding of Malu 'Aina. Some of you have been with us from the start. Others more recently. Please know, we appreciate all of you for your solidarity and donations of support. You are our base. To maintain our independence and critical voice, we do not seek corporate or government funding. We started grassroots and want to stay grassroots.

    We remain committed to the principle of non-violence, kapu aloha, as our guiding light. We believe deeply that the means we use must be in line with the end that we seek. We would like to transition to the next generation of leadership, but the going is tough. We hope the vision of Malu ‘Aina will be carried forward. Your ideas, and suggestions of next-generation leaders, both Volunteer Farm and Board members, are encouraged. (See our enclosed search letter.)

    We continue to grow food at Malu ‘Aina to share with people in need, but with limited volunteer farm help. We have long served as an emergency food pantry. Each week we also write a new peace leaflet for widespread distribution and conduct a peace vigil at the downtown Hilo Post Office/Federal Building. Friday, Dec. 1 2023, marks 1157 consecutive weekly peace leaflets, for a vigil that started the day after Sept. 11, 2001. You can read the new weekly leaflet on our website www.malu-aina.org. In addition, we continue our efforts to de-militarize Hawaii and the planet and shift resources from warfare to healthcare, education, feeding the hungry, housing the homeless, and protecting the environment. Protecting the planet from nuclear war and climate disasters are the two greatest challenges facing human civilization.

    We have plenty of work to do.  Our 40 plus year-old-farm tractor continues to be up and running after being down for nearly 2 years when parts couldn’t be found for needed repairs. But on the farm and in our other work, we could use more people power along with donations. Mahalo for your continued financial support and solidarity in this journey of working for justice, peace, and aloha ‘aina. You are a blessing and very much appreciated.

With gratitude and aloha,

Jim Albertini

Donations are tax deductible if checks are made to Center for Non-violent Education & Action P.O. Box 489 ‘Ola’a (Kurtistown), Hawaii 96760 A Pay Pal account (Donate Button) is on our webpage www.malu-aina.org. To receive our weekly posts, please send me an email ja@malu-aina.org with a request. You can also reach us by phone (808) 966-7622. Mahalo.

 

Happy Lā Ķū’oko’a Day (Independence Day in Hawai’i Nei)

Tuesday, November 28th, 2023

Happy Lā Ķū’oko’a Day (Independence Day in Hawai’i Nei, since 1843)

End US Occupation!  Restore the Independent Hawaii Nation

De-Militarize Hawaii !

Reminder: Peace organizing meeting on Monday, Nov. 27th 6-8PM at the Kea’au Community Center.

Monday, November 27th, 2023

REMINDER: Peace organizing meeting on Monday, Nov. 27th from 6-8 PM at the Kea’au Community Center 
 
Meetings are regularly held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. There is the possibility of zoom participation from 6:30-7:15. For connection info see our website for further information. https://malu-aina.org/?p=9459
Please pass the word. Mahalo. Let’s join the mass mobilization globally for a Permanent CEASEFIRE, not just a pause in Gaza Now, before the killing escalates further.
 

 Jim

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Jim Albertini Malu 'Aina Center For Non-violent Education & Action P.O. Box 489 Ola'a (Kurtistown) Hawai'i 96760
Phone 808-966-7622 Email ja@malu-aina.org Visit us on the web at www.malu-aina.org

Peace organizing meeting is set for Monday, Sept. 11

Thursday, September 7th, 2023

A peace organizing meeting is set for Monday, Sept. 11 from 6-8 PM at the Kea’au Community Center, located behind the Kea’au police station and health clinic.

22 years since the 9-11 disaster.  Reflections on that event and endless wars since.

Topics for discussion include: International Peace Day (Sept. 21st) protest planned to Stop Bombing Pohakuloa at PTA main gate 10:30-noon; ongoing war in Ukraine and DU weapons and cluster bombs being sent there by the US; speakers at our next meeting Sept. 25 –Jack & Felice Cohen-Joppa of The Nuclear Resister.  Check out nukeresister.org 

Discussion to invite the new commander of PTA to a future meeting to respond to community questions.

Bring your points for discussion and questions for the new PTA commander.

Meetings are regularly held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. Zoom connection from 6:30- 7:15 PM.
Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/9876901944… Meeting ID: 987 690 1944 Passcode: peace now Steve Paulmier in our group is the person who sets up zoom. His email is Paulmier <stephen.paulmier@verizon.net> and his phone 430-8866

Please pass the word and encourage others to join the meeting in person or via zoom. Send me an email at ja@malu-aina.org to request to receive our weekly posts.  And please join our weekly Hilo peace vigils 3:30-5 PM at the downtown Hilo Post office/Federal Building.  Mahalo.

Jim Albertini Malu ‘Aina Center For Non-violent Education & Action P.O. Box 489 Ola’a (Kurtistown) Hawai’i 96760
Phone 808-966-7622 Email ja@malu-aina.org Visit us on the web at www.malu-aina.org

Important article on Lahaina fire

Thursday, August 17th, 2023
Naka Nathaniel: Here Are The Deeper Truths About Maui
Our islands are interconnected and what happens to one will impact the others.
Naka NathanielAugust 16, 2023
Naka Nathaniel: Here Are The Deeper Truths About Maui
 
 
civilbeat.org
Naka Nathaniel: Here Are The Deeper Truths About Maui
Our islands are interconnected and what happens to one will impact the others.