Kwanza in Swahili means ‘first fruits of the harvest. Kwanzaa is a week long celebration from 26th December – 1st January, guided by 7 principals as a beacon for life all year round. (more info)

Principal 1.  UMOJA – UNITY

The importance of togetherness for the family and community.

Principal 2. KUJICHAGULIA – SELF DETERMINATION


Defining our common interests and making own decisions for self, family & community.

Principal 3 – UJIMA – COLLECTIVE WORKS & RESPONSIBILITY

 Obligations to the past, present & future. Working together to build communities and solving problems.

Principal 4. UJAMAA – COOPERATIVE ECONOMICS

To build and maintain businesses and profit from them.

Principal 5. NIA – PURPOSE

To look within ourselves to set personal goals for communal foundations

Principal 6. KUUMBA – CREATIVITY

  To create and use artistic energies for nation building and improve our minds that leave community beautiful and beneficial.

Principal 7. IMANI – PURPOSE

As spiritual and natural people  to regain faith, self-worth and confidence in ourselfs, teachers & leaders.

Peace –  Sister E