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Marimed Foundation
Marimed Foundation is a nonprofit corporation with a long history of serving Hawaii and the Pacific; growing and changing to meet the needs of our communities. Established in Hawai`i in 1984, Marimed Foundation is a IRS 501(c)(3) public charity.
Marimed delivers ocean and land-based learning experiences that empower youth and families
and strengthen communities.
Over the past 15 years, Marimed has provided a variety of residential day treatment and education services to “at-risk” Hawai`i youth, see the “Programs” tab at the top of this page.
Marimed Foundation owns and operates the sailing school vessel Makani Olu (Gracious Wind). 
The 96-foot three-masted staysail schooner is the central component of a successful experiential education and treatment program built around ocean voyaging.
From Makani Olu’s home port in Kāne`ohe Bay on O`ahu, “at-risk” youth participants — called cadets — make a series of six-day voyages throughout the Hawaiian Island chain. While learning to operate the sailing ship, the cadets learn marine, navigation and team-building skills.
Voyaging experiences are designed to be
powerful and transformational.
Youth, families and community organizations also participate in Marimed’s sail-training and team-building programs aboard Makani Olu during day, weekend and six-day voyages. Elderhostel International provides sail training experiences aboard Makani Olu, as well. See Elderhostel link.
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Marimed Foundation is a member of the
American Sail Training Association, Hawai`i Youth Service Network, Community Works in 96744, and the Hawai`i
Chamber of Commerce. Our programs are accredited by the Council of Accreditation. |
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