NKA UFORO IBAN
AKWA IBOM STATE, USA INC.
WELCOME
About Us
NKA UFORO IBAN is a 501- (C)(3) non-profit organization incorporated in the District of Columbia, The Association was founded in 2003 by a group of women dedicated to giving back by raising funds and awareness for women and children health issues in the United States and Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria.
We are an organization of women and citizens of Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria in the Washington Metropolitan Area, dedicated to promoting unity, progress and strength of our state within the framework of a United Nigeria, and convinced that Akwa Ibom State has a major role to play in the development of Nigeria.
Who We Are
Our members are indigenes of Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria (by birth of either parent, adoption, marriage or naturalization, who have come together to support select organizations that provide services and support to disadvantaged women in the USA and Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria through charitable donations and services. Our organization also promotes an atmosphere of understanding, unity, peace and cooperation among members.
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Our Mission
SUPPORT
Support select organizations that provide services to disadvantaged women and children in the USA and Akwa Ibom State Nigeria
COOPERATE
Cooperate with and support other associations in the Americas for promotion of Akwa Ibom Women Interests.
PROMOTE
Promote the cultural economical, educational, social and recreational forum where Akwa Ibom State Women and citizens meet to exchange ideas, home news and view, current international and local affairs.
Our Name
"Nka Uforo Iban" (Association for Women's Progress")
Our MOTTO: "Ima Ye Ukeme" (Love and Ability)
We, the women and citizens of Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria in the Washington Metropolitan Area, aware of our responsibilities, dedicated to promoting the unity, progress and strength of our state within the framework of a united Nigeria, and convinced that Akwa Ibom State has a major role to play in the development of Nigeria.
NKA UFORO IBAN Supported Causes
Our Organization, (Nka Uforo Iban Akwa Ibom State, USA Inc.), of the Washington, DC metropolitan area contributes to organizations that advocate for the health and welfare of disadvantaged women and children in the United States and the Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria.
NUI is currently supporting the Crisis in Ukraine by donating to the following !
World Central Kitchen
Provides food in Support
of Ukraine Crisis
Letters of Appreciation from
World Central Kitchen
Catholic Relief Charity
Provides accommodations to
displaced individuals
impacted by the Ukraine crisis.
Letters of Appreciation from
Catholic Relief Charity
St. Jude Charity
Receives children
from the Ukrainian conflict
Letters of Appreciation from
St. Jude’s Charity
Additional NKA UFORO IBAN Supported Causes
Below are a few of other organizations we have also assisted with donations to support their charitable work for disadvantaged women and children
St. Ann's Infant and Maternity home in Hyattsville Maryland
The House of Ruth in Washington, DC.
Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF) Life Center in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
HIV / AIDS (in collaboration with local partner-group), Uyo Akwa Ibom State Nigeria
And support services to assist victims of Hurricane Katrina
NKA UFORO IBAN
P.O. BOX 1223
7600 Ora Glen Drive
Greenbelt, Maryland 20770
(667) 381-9090
nkauforoibanakwaibomstate1@gmail.com