Awa Omo Egbe Yoruba Ni Alabama
Awa Omo Ka a Ro O Ji i Re
OUR MISSION
We, the descendants of Yoruba living in the state of Alabama, USA hereby come together and form this Non-profit organization for the benefit of mankind and for the promotion of Yoruba culture, values, and language, among the people of our immediate community and the world in general. We will actively promote culturally appropriate education that builds up individuals and communities to their utmost God given potentials.
OUR VISION
At Yodaai, we seek to help people in our community to grow culturally, intellectually, and economically, using the rich cultural heritage of the Yorubas, particularly in areas of child upbringing, family foundation, communal service and personal values. We seek to create a community of productive and fully participating citizenry.
OUR VALUES
"As the children of 'good morning' (Omo ka a ro o o ji ire bi)
where all people are families and all children are our children,
we embrace:
Deep knowledge, Self Restraint, Respect for others, Fairness
and all encompassing attributes of an “Omoluwabi”
- Dr Oluyinka Adediji
OUR CHILDREN ARE OUR FUTURE:
THEY CARRY ON THE HISTORY, TRADITIONS AND CULTURE
OF OUR YORUBA ANCESTRY
OUR CONSTITUTION: GENERAL STATEMENT
We form this Association:
For the advancement of our community,
using the influence of the Yoruba culture and language.
For the promotion of friendship
and cooperation among its members and the community at large
For the Promotion of business, economic and fiscal well being of the community.
To support Social, economic and community development
in the community through the unique cultural experience of the Yorubas.
To cooperate with other bodies with similar aims and objectives
in community and nation building.
To promote and encourage the teaching of Yoruba language and culture to our offsprings and other interested parties as a means to instill an enduring cultural value in the community.
OUR MEMBERS
