"A child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth.” -African Proverb

Using the nucleus of family, culture, agriculture, individual & community empowerment, and peace, the House of UMOJA missions to continue reducing violence evident among at-risk youth, cultivate the Umoja Intentional Community and Umoja Youth Peace Corps while building a safe haven campus, the Fattah Peace Institute. 

• ​​To actively seek the elimination of discrimination, exploitation, poverty, and other afflictions crippling the spirit, dignity, and human worth of all people
• To provide sanctuary and ensure the safety of all youth in our care while building self esteem within the concept of family as defined by African culture
• To promote personal responsibility and break the cycle of dependency through education, entrepreneurship, and employment
• To strengthen families and community via kinship community and family reunification
• To foster enhanced social consciousness and awareness through understanding of traditional African culture norms which include agriculture, innovation, and the arts
• To create and sustain a partnership among friends, neighborhoods, and other public leaders and organizations to significantly reduce youth violence in schools and neighborhoods