Since 1968 dedicated to saving lives, youth & community development, reduction of violence. #UmojaIntentionalCommunity #FattahPeaceAcademy #UYPC #YouthPeaceCorp Co-Founder and Executive Director of the historic House of Umoja, Inc. "A child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth.” -African Proverb To use the nucleus of family, kinship of community, culture, education (STEAM and life skills), agriculture and nutrition, to continue to reduce violence evident among at-risk and under-served youth and their families while maintaining sanctuary and mobilizing and empowering community.