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THE MAMI WATA HEALERS SOCIETY TEMPLE OF MAWU

MISSION, VISION, VALUES, PURPOSE

The Mami Wata Healers Society of North America Inc., (formerly OATH) founded in 1995 by Mama Zogbé, is a non-profit 501(c)3, ancestral, Afro-religious organization committed to the resurrection, establishment, dissemination and maintenance of the Mami Wata and Yeveh Vodoun spiritual and ritual traditions, brought to the North American shores by enslaved Africans and their descendants. Its main focus is targeting those in the Diaspora, who are beckoning the call to serve the deities of their ancestors. The MWHS is also committed to the promotion of community awareness through religious tolerance, education and the right to open ceremonial and ritual expression as is accorded all religions.

A PURPOSEFUL UNION
By Ancestral Decree, the Mami Wata Healers Society of North America, is now merged with the Agbassa of Olori-Abiye Mama Zodédé, Fraternite Des Grands Royaumes De La Religion Traditionnelle Originelle Vodou in Togo, West Africa. The Mami Wata Healers Society Temple of Mawu provides ethical counsel, guidance and enrichment of African Tradition and Culture to all communities with a focal point on the underserved communities of the Diaspora. The Society continues to pursue the vision of all founding foremothers and forefathers with the added benefit of elevating humanity, as our ancestors have done since time immemorial.

The Mami Wata Healers Society Temple of Mawu does not discriminate against anyone based on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, accessibility, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age, genetic identity or other protected statuses.

IMPETUS BEHIND CREATION

The MWHS contends that past and current information published about Mami Wata and Eve Vodoun authored largely by non-Diaspora art historians, Jesuits, students and anthropologists, is incomplete, and often depicts a monolithic, and self-serving western view of African religions in general and Mami Wata in particular. The MWHS further contends that Mami Wata is an ancient matriarchal religion and the legitimate religion of Mama-Isis. A tradition that for more than 6,000 years through the deities known as “Mami Wata” established the first powerful sacerdotal order of priestesses and priests in ancient Egypt; Ethiopia, Babylon, Thessalonica, Crete (ancient Greece) and Asia Minor (Turkey). From them came the first order of prophetess, prophecies, mystics, alchemists, architectures, grand sorcerers, musicians, artists, scribes, poets etc.,. who were initiated into the sacred mysteries and trained to build the religious, cultural, political, economic and moral foundation of Africa. This knowledge they spread to the outside world including ancient India, Greece, Syria, Israel, Turkey, Rome and Asia. MWHS further contends that the patriarchal faiths of Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Zoroastrianism, Christianity, and Islam are mere corruptions of the original theological, ritual and doctrinal knowledge disseminated by these first matriarchal orders. That centuries of overlaying foreign substratum's of cultural imitations, assimilation and oftentimes theft and deception, this historical knowledge of Africa's matriarchal contribution to the world was lost, and must be restored for the benefit of Africans/Diaspora and ultimately all humanity.

FOUNDERS, MENTORS, LEADERS

With over 50 years of service to humanity, starting at the age of 9, Chief Hounon Amengansie Mama Zodédé is the epitome of what  dutifully following the traditions and customs of one's culture can do. A humanitarian by her works, Mama Zodédé has assisted hundreds of people in their journeys to heal their families, improve character and discover the beauty of African Tradition & Culture, one lesson at a time. She will make an unforgettable, incomparable mark in the annals of humanity, just as Mama Zogbé has. You may contact her by email at: 
mamathefire50@yahoo.com with any inquiries. 

Author, Speaker, Progenitor and Founder of the Mami Wata Healers Society of North America and the Temple of Mawu, the late Founder Chief Hounon Amengansie Mama Zogbé dedicated her life to the service of humanity. From humble beginnings in Chicago, Illinois and Compton, California, later establishing her legacy in Martinez, Georgia, Mama Zogbé built the foundation that The Mami Wata Healers Society Temple of Mawu will forever stand upon. We thank Hounon Amengansie Mama Zogbé for her patience, perseverance, respect and trust. 
AKPE KAKA!

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Above: Promotional Banner showcasing the Elders and Newly Inducted Shrine Attendants (Elders in training). Training is a key component of African Tradition & Culture. 

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