OHATA
Oral History Alliance for Transformation in Africa
Introduction
Oral History Alliance for Transformation Africa (OHATA) is a project under Magara Heritage Farm Enterprise (Magara Heritage) tasked with a call of integrating the ministry of the Word in the Market place by use of oral history techniques; to execute God's commission (Matt 28:18-20).
He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.
— Psalms 1:3Vision & Mission
Vision: A Society rooted and trusting in the Social Values that place Oral History as a tool for promotion of peace, justice and social economic and spiritual transformation in Africa.
Mission: To promote the integration of oral history in Society's social economic activities and services by providing educational and ideological change, and spiritual transformation for God's Kingdom.
Goals
- Bridging the evangelical, generational and cultural gaps to mirror the society socio-economic needs
- Advocate for integration of Oral History in market place for Society's socio-economic transformation
Core values: Spiritual consciousness, self courteous, moral and self righteousness, integrity, respectful, positive attitude and creativity.
Target Group: Market Place — families, business, learning institutions, media, art & entertainment, church and governance. The first target will be program targeting the mountain of education and the church.
Strategic Objectives
- Sensitize the community on the use oral history as a tool for educational, social, economic transformation.
- Offer programs that demonstrate use of Oral History Practices in Day-to-Day Operations and Techniques in the Ministration of the Word
- Develop platforms that promote use of Oral History for Society's social economic transformation and development
OHATA Services & Programs
Training, Capacity Building and Empowerment Programs
- Mentorship
- Exchange programs
- Conference / retreats / seminars
- Thinktank (discussions regarding a christian way of life, including topical discussion and current affairs)
- Collaboration and Networking
- Research program
Missions, Community and Outreach Programs
- Missions and Evangelism
- Oral History Expositions
- Entrepreneurial ventures
- Guidance and Counselling programs
- Discipleship
- Support the needy
Bible Study, Prayer and Intercession Programs
- Oral history study guide
- Bible quizzes
- Repackaging sermons and messages
- Daily scripture challenge
- Bible study meetings
- Bible seminars
- Monthly prayer retreats
- Men and women praying fellowship
- Daily prayer digests
- Sharing testimonies
- Market place targeted prayers
- Morning devotion
- Guided prayers
Media, Publicity and Awareness Campaigns
- Fire place gathering
- Ideological change
- Oral history shows and exhibitions
- Theatre performances
- Radio and TV Broadcasts
- Production of books, manuals and study guides
- Music, Drama and Praise and Worship
- Recording preachings, messages, stories and testimonies
- Production of Fliers, brochures, video clips
Membership
Born Again, Fellowship in a Christ Believing church, belong to market place (place of work) or area of earning a living, interest in one of the oral history Practices.
Contact OHATA & Magara Heritage
Address: P. O. Box 40277 Kampala, Uganda
Head Office: Magara Heritage Farm Enterprise, Kisaosalo Kyebando, Kampala District, Uganda
Phone: +256 772 494 5592 / +256 755 823 317