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- EIN 36-3655118
- (386) 615-0987
- 4073 N Chinook Ln Ormond Beach FL 32174-9326 USA
- www.ifafoundation.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Mission: The ifa foundation through its ola olu spiritual retreat, workshops, books and english and spanish language websites provides education and service facilities to educate the public regarding the ancient african philosophy of ifa. We create and maintain the only complete sacred orisha gardens in the western hemisphere open to the public at no charge. A new program for inmate education has been initiated with the hiring of a full time editor for the project volunteer. Our books and materials are used to speak at colleges and universities and to conduct on premises education of classes and students. A recent addition is our ifa prime, an on-line presentation, each wednesday evening, at no cost, to interested individiuals,
Programs: Sacred orisha gardens at ola olu. This only representation of the sacred gardens, previously represented and available only in oshgbo in nigeria, and recognized by professor robin poynor, of the university of florida, continued to thrive and grow. Now with the completion of the 40 foot onile, and the 80 foot labyrinth, the gardens have grown to over 22 life size, unique sculptures. . . All with their own individuality and purpose. New installations provided the public, in person and via our interactive web presence, to experience the tranquility and power of these ancient african representatives of ifa.
as times became more and more difficult for the average american, travel became a large factor. To counter this reality the foundation embarked upon, and continues to develop its online presence via a series of no cost webinars available to 50 people at a time, several times per week. These webinars, a product of cisco,inc. , are currently held on wednesday evenings in two sessions of 50 people at each session who participate in interactive conversation and teaching of the philosophy. Other endeavors include a saturday session devoted to the initiated or knowledgeable individuals looking to increase their understanding of ifa. All our recorded and available for free download for those who wish.
prisoner program. Expanded further to include inmates at over 30 state and federal institutions. We provide a free monthly newsletter and, when possible, priests to visit with designated prisoner groups. A full time volunteer has been assigned the newsletter. In addition courses for online training and pre-initiation services and films.
the growth of our sacred spiritual gardens continues to expand. Over 40 current statues, created by iyanifa vassa, with 5 more planned, serve as a teaching aid and experience for visitors from around the world. People from 24 countries visited last year and more are expected this year. Teaching programs are offered at the foundation gardens at no cost, entrance is free.