Mana Rapa Nui Foundation

We bring medical care, sustainable infrastructure, and indigenous-led solutions to one of the most isolated communities on Earth — Easter Island, a UNESCO World Heritage community led by its own people.

🌍 UNESCO World Heritage Community
🏛️ Led by the VP of the Rapa Nui Parliament

We develop integrated solutions to improve health, dignity, and resilience for the Rapa Nui community.

Our Integrated Approach

We address one challenge through four interconnected programs:

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Disability & Elder Support

Providing healthcare access, mobility assistance, and dignity to those most in need.

Coffee & Economic Development

Creating sustainable income through premium Rapa Nui agricultural products.

3SOL-X Infrastructure

Deploying clean energy and water systems for long-term resilience.

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Wellness Center Flagship

Building a holistic model integrating housing, healthcare, and sustainability.

Who We Are

An Indigenous-Led Foundation at the Edge of the World

The Mana Rapa Nui Foundation is developing a replicable model integrating healthcare, economic development, and sustainable infrastructure for one of the most isolated communities on Earth.

Replicable Model
Solutions designed to scale to other indigenous communities worldwide
Indigenous-Led
Governance rooted in Rapa Nui community leadership and cultural values
Integrated System
Four programs addressing health, economy, and infrastructure together
Climate & Health
Resilience at the intersection of community health and sustainability

Our Foundation Mission

Preserving the Soul of Rapa Nui for Future Generations

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Cultural Heritage

The Rapa Nui language, traditions, ancestral knowledge and sacred practices are irreplaceable. We protect them through education, community programs and intergenerational transmission.

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Health and Dignity

A culture cannot survive without healthy people. We deliver wheelchairs, hospital beds, prosthetics and medical care — and we are building a permanent Wellness Center for every resident.

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Economic Independence

A people without economic opportunity cannot sustain their culture. We build livelihoods through coffee cultivation, clean energy, regenerative agriculture and inclusive enterprise.

“The Moai have stood for centuries — silent witnesses to a people who refuse to disappear. Health, livelihood and culture are not three separate missions. They are one. And they exist for the same reason: to keep the Rapa Nui people whole.”

— Erity Teave Hey, Founder and President — Mana Rapa Nui Foundation

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Flagship Project

Mana Rapa Nui Wellness Center

A transformative project designed to restore dignity and care for elders and persons with disabilities — while serving as a replicable model for indigenous communities worldwide.

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Residential Units
Safe, adapted housing for elders and persons with disabilities
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Holistic Healthcare
Combining traditional Rapa Nui practices with modern medicine
Clean Energy
Solar and atmospheric water systems for long-term sustainability
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Community Integration
Programs that restore dignity, inclusion, and cultural connection
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Our Impact

Building Long-Term Resilience

Every program we run is designed to create lasting change — not temporary relief.

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Residential units planned for elders & disabled residents
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First harvest launch for the Rapa Nui Coffee Project
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Inclusive employment model — disabled and elderly workers
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Integrated programs in health, economy, energy & care
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We do not parachute in. We partner with the people who are already there, already working, already trusted.

Erity Teave Hey Founder & President · Mana Rapa Nui Foundation
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Partnerships

Building a Global Model — Together

We are building a global model for indigenous resilience and seeking partners aligned with health equity, climate innovation, and indigenous empowerment.

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Foundations

Philanthropic foundations supporting health equity, indigenous rights, and sustainable development

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Institutions

Universities, research bodies, and international organizations advancing community health models

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Strategic Partners

Social enterprises, impact investors, and organizations committed to scalable indigenous solutions

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Trusted Partners & Allies

Working With the Community’s Most Trusted Institutions

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Parlamento Rapa Nui Indigenous governance body — official endorser
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Corporación Hotu Matua 2025 grant partner · cultural preservation
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Mata Ki Te Rangi Community development · 2025 grant partner

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The Wold Foundation

Philanthropic partner — indigenous health equity and cultural preservation

Comunidad Indígena Manakaru Indigenous coffee initiative — sustainable cultivation on Rapa Nui

For Foundations & Funders

We Are Actively Seeking Strategic Partners

Foundations, impact investors, and institutions working in indigenous health equity, climate resilience, or sustainable development — we want to hear from you.

Health Equity Climate Innovation Indigenous Empowerment Replicable Models Integrated Systems
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Join Us in Building a Future Where Dignity, Care, and Sustainability Are Accessible to All

Every dollar you give goes directly to named individuals and community programs on Rapa Nui — a replicable model for indigenous communities worldwide.

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Mana Rapa Nui Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit · EIN: 33-4549354 · All donations are tax-deductible

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