Help Our Cause

On the island of Oʻahu, their are 227 miles of coastline surrounding the island. In 2020 their was 2,415 rescues reported and in 2021, their were 2,411 rescues reported. Drownings are the 5th leading cause of death for Hawaiʻi residents, with an average of 40 deaths a year. Drowning is the only injury cause for which non-residents comprise a majority of victims (53%), and their inclusion increases the average to 83 people a year. Children under 5 years of age comprised 6 of the 20 victims (30%) in fatal swimming pool drownings, making this the leading cause of injury mortality among 1 to 4 years old. 

OUR GOAL:

Decrease the incidence of fatal and non fatal drowning in Hawaiʻi. 

MEASURES:

Implement new and vigorous programs "Ocean Education Programs", life saving courses, risk assessment training.

Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your donation will fund our mission. Mauka to Makai Mākaha Foundation (MTMMF) strives to get in touch with the keiki and young adults of the community to bring self-pride and dignity!

We here at MTMMF need your help, to purchase rescue equipment, lifeguard training surfboards, wood working machines and tools. We are a year round educational program that features specialty event, such as:

• Braddah Mel's Waterman Championships in the winter season
• Summer Junior Lifeguard Program
• Keiki Ocean Awareness Program
• Fall and Spring Ocean Education programs