HOU's philosophy or belief system is shaped around six core principles that guide the House of Umoja's work and activities. The House of Umoja is constructed on the solid foundation principle of UMOJA and five cornerstone principles of Faith, Culture (West African • Indigenous), Peace, Agriculture, and Innovation.
UMOJA
The principle of Umoja (unity) speaks to our need to develop and sustain a sense of oneness, righteous and rightful togetherness in the small and large circles and significant relationships in our lives, from family and friendship to community and the cosmos. UMOJA urges us to practice a principled and peaceful togetherness rooted in mutual respect; Justice, care and concern; security of person; and equitably shared goods. UMOJA calls on us to stand in solidarity with the oppressed, suffering and struggling peoples of the world in the cooperative achievement of these goals.
FAITH
We are an African people, a people of hope and faith. When we speak of faith, we do not speak of a religion, but of spirituality and belief that is not only based on only what we can see and touch. Since the dawn of time we have overcome so much and excelled in so many situations meant for our demise that we can not help, but have and understand hope.
UMOJA
The principle of Umoja (unity) speaks to our need to develop and sustain a sense of oneness, righteous and rightful togetherness in the small and large circles and significant relationships in our lives, from family and friendship to community and the cosmos. UMOJA urges us to practice a principled and peaceful togetherness rooted in mutual respect; Justice, care and concern; security of person; and equitably shared goods. UMOJA calls on us to stand in solidarity with the oppressed, suffering and struggling peoples of the world in the cooperative achievement of these goals.
FAITH
We are an African people, a people of hope and faith. When we speak of faith, we do not speak of a religion, but of spirituality and belief that is not only based on only what we can see and touch. Since the dawn of time we have overcome so much and excelled in so many situations meant for our demise that we can not help, but have and understand hope.