Kumulipo Movement is committed to sustainable, lifeworld-oriented, and nature-centric development. The purpose of the association is to preserve and promote indigenous and nomadic traditions, beliefs, and ways of life in harmony with nature, the environment, and the community. This is done following the moral guidance of Christian values and the Aloha Spirit, as described in the Hawaii Revised Statutes §5-7.5.

- Promotion of education and awareness

- Perception, respect, preservation, and revitalization of local nature and nature-related traditions

- Integration of local, traditional, modern, and international knowledge

- Development-oriented sustainability in all areas of life

- Harmony, respect, and balance between humans and nature

- Encouraging creativity, innovation, prevention, and education in social and nature-related aspects of daily life

- Involvement of tourism in the promotion areas

- Revitalization and care campaigns for natural and living spaces with a community-strengthening and educational character

- Creation of protected and retreat areas for flora, fauna, and maritime life

- Establishment and establishment of training centers ("Sanctuaries") as carriers and conveyors of traditions, techniques, and beliefs evaluated as environmentally and nature-friendly for at least seven generations

- Development of a nature-connected and preserving way of life without overloading or exploiting the predominant ecosystem and local resources

- Globally oriented networking

- Visiting and supporting indigenous and nomadic cultures at home and abroad

- Deployment of traveling scouts ("Imi loa"), local care takers ("Malama"), and pilgrimage inspectors ("Kahuna")