During the devastating fires on August 8th, 2023, almost all of Lahaina's historic properties were destroyed.
Hurricane Dora, a category 4 storm, generated high winds on the Hawaiian Islands and fuelled at least three fires on Maui.
An aerial photo of a portion of devastated Lāhainā on Maui.
(Courtesy of the Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources)
(Courtesy of the Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources)
The wildfires on the island of Maui, resulted in the loss of over 100 people, especially in the region of Lahaina, rendering it among the deadliest wildfires in Hawaiian history. The impact of the wildfires on those residing on the island included a loss of housing and employment in the context of financial difficulties; exacerbated mental health symptoms and associated risk; and permanent loss of important cultural sites
H.E. Col. Robert Hoapili Baker
Lahaina has over a thousand years of rich history and was the capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii from 1820 to 1845. Numerous members of Prince Darrick’s ohana (family) settled in this area and were interred there.
In fact, HRH Prince Darrick’s forefather, H.E. Col. Robert Hoapili Baker, was the former Royal Governor of Maui.
Hence, the work of the Lahaina Restoration Foundation is very close to Prince Darrick’s heart. His Highness appeals to you all for your support either direct to the Lahaina Restoration Foundation or via the Kamakahelei Foundation.
Lahaina Restoration Foundation
“Lahaina Restoration Foundation is a 501(c)3 Hawai‘i nonprofit organization chartered in 1962. Its mission is to be stewards and storytellers of Lahaina’s Historic & Cultural Heritage. We envision a community that engages with us in preserving and protecting Lahaina’s Hawaiian & Historic Sense of Place.”
“There is a lot of work to be done to get Lahaina and its historic properties to resemble what they once were. With your generous help, we hope to do that. please click the button to contribute what you can. Mahalo”
Please visit: Lahaina Restoration Foundation
The Kamakahelei Foundation
The Kamakahelei Foundation is a 501(c)(3) Private Foundation organized for the purpose of raising funds to provide for the education, health, and welfare of Hawaiian communities
“Please become an ongoing supporter in the name of the House of Kamakahelei if you can. They will need a lot of help going forward with the rebuilding process.
There are many ways for you to help and as always .....you can donate to the Kamakahelei Foundation and we will ensure that your donation goes to the right place.”
Mahalo nui loa.
Princess Anna, House of Kamakahelei