Easter Island (Rapa Nui) lies isolated and apart in the empty South Pacific Ocean between Tahiti and South America. This lonely island contains one of the world's most spectacular collections of archaeological wonders, many of which have been studied by scientists from all over the world.

Easter Island is unique. Even today, many of its mysteries remain unsolved and much work remains to be done.

Increased tourism and plans for development threaten its priceless heritage. Please help us preserve these special treasures.

 

The Easter Island Foundation aims to build a solid endowment to assure the continuation of its projects. Your contribution is needed and appreciated. Please join us in helping to preserve this unique, isolated Polynesian island and its archaeological and cultural treasures.

 

Please tour our site. There's much to learn and see here, including a complete picture tour around the island, photographed and written by knowledgeable experts in Easter Island history and lore. Thank you for visiting with us.

 

Maururu.

A Non-profit 501 (c) (3) Organization

The Easter Island Foundation promotes conservation and protection of the fragile cultural heritage of Easter Island and other Polynesian islands. The Foundation was organized in 1989 by a group of concerned scientists and interested persons who together were inspired by Polynesia's incomparable archaeological treasures. Among its many projects, the Foundation established the William Mulloy Library on the island and continues to support its operations.

 

The Foundation's Activities

 

EIF funds archaeological research.

 

EIF provides students with scholarships, books and equipment.

 

EIF publishes a series of books about Easter Island and Polynesia.

 

EIF also publishes Rapa Nui Journal, a unique source of information about Easter Island and Polynesia.

 

EIF sponsors conferences about Easter Island and Polynesia.