Connecting Orisha Practitioners and Solutions for our Regenerative Future.

Orisha Network logo with mountains, river, and fields, established 2022, featuring text 'Land and Environment.'

MISSION.

Our mission is to empower Orisha communities to safeguard our planet’s future through sustainable practices, education, and advocacy. We prioritize environmental justice for marginalized communities by advocating for equitable access to clean air, water, and land. Grounded in our spiritual values, we understand the interconnectedness of all life and the sacredness of the Earth.  We cultivate respect for nature and ensure its preservation for generations to come

VISION.

We aspire to awaken a global community that nurtures, protects, and restores the natural world, fostering a profound connection between practitioners, Orisha, and the environment.

The Four Sacred Initiatives: Protecting Nature, Honoring Spirit

  • Person tending to a vertical garden with various plants against a wooden fence background.

    Practitioner Sacred Plant Database.

    The Practitioner Sacred Plant Database is a living repository of traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) dedicated to the sacred plants of the Yoruba spiritual tradition.

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  • Close-up of palm leaves with sunlight and blue sky background

    Green Ocha Pledge

    We honor the Orisha not only through ritual and celebration but also by respecting and protecting the Earth, which sustains us all

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  • Cover of 'Nature Connect: Bridging Art, Science, and the Natural World' by Erin Alexander featuring a child gardening.

    Environmental Education

    Nature Connect is a 12-lesson journey designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and a deep connection to nature.

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  • Hands in gloves collecting water sample in tube from a natural stream.

    Oshun River Project

    The Ochun River Project is a collaborative initiative uniting practitioners, scientists, and the local community to develop a Watershed Framework Directive that honors both ecological sustainability and spiritual tradition.

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