6 Places Around the World Where Witchcraft Is Alive and Well

Witch camps in Ghana were first established more than 100 years ago. The were used as a place of refuge for women who were victims of famine, war or other tragedies. Most women who were in the witch camps have been discriminated by the rest of their community. The camps closed in 2014 because conditions weren't considered livable. Many women struggled when they tried to re-enter their communities. 

The Mexican Saint of Death is a saint that has a deep connection to witchcraft. Sculptures of the saint are used during 

A South African witch doctor, also called an inyanga or isangoma, is native to the Zulu people. The witch doctors are healers in the community and are categorized in two different ways. An inyanga is like an herbalist or natural medicine doctor. The isangoma is more of a spiritual leader. They are typically called on to predict the future, protect against evil or perform musical rituals. 

Kulam is a form of magic in the Philippines. Practitioners are called Mangkukulam. It's said that the Mangkukulam perform black magic that is similar to voodoo. The intention of their magic is to cause harm to others. They also provide love potion services to revengeful lovers.

The Kalku is an evil sorceress known by Chile's indigenous people, the Mapuche. The Kalku uses black magic to work against the spiritual leaders and medicine women of the Mapuche. Stories state that the Kalku is a mythical creature they has sidekicks called Anchimayen and Chocon. The Anchimayen reanimates deceased children and the Chocon is a bird with the head of a Kalku.

The Obeah dark magic is used for clairvoyance, to gain knowledge or get help with a task. The magic is believed to have originated in West Africa and also appears in the Caribbean, specifically in Haiti where it's known as Voodoo. Obeah magic can be used with both good and bad intentions.