NGOs and Societies in Warri Kingdom
Working towards a better Warri Kingdom
The third sector in Warri Kingdom, which includes charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups, delivers essential services, helps to improve people’s wellbeing and contributes to the economic growth of the Itsekiri Nation. The NGOs and Societies plays vital role in supporting communities at a local level. They help to provide jobs and outreaches in health, education, environment and other social cultural issues.
This page documents the NGOs and Societies offering essential services to the Itsekiri Nation and those living in Warri Kingdom.
The Foundation for Partnerships Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND Foundation) is a non-profit foundation that promotes peace and equitable economic growth in Nigeria’s Niger Delta region through multi-stakeholder partnerships. This work is funded with the support of the Chevron Corporation and other esteemed partners and collaborators.
They provide the following services;
- Economic Development
- Capacity Building
- Analysis and Advocacy
- Peace Building
- Gender Mainstreaming
- Communications
Founded in 2003 by Dr Evelyn Omawumi Urhobo, Morgan Smart Development Foundation is a non-profit, non-Governmental Organization dedicated to the empowerment of rural and urban poor women and youths in Nigeria for poverty reduction, employment generation and sustainable socio-economic development.
They provide the following services;
- Economic Empowerment
- Capacity Building and Leadership Training
- Micro Projects Implementation
- Peace Building and Conflict Resolution
- Communications and Advocacy
Coastal and Marine Areas Development Initiative
Coastal and Marine Areas Development Initiative (CMADI) is a non-governmental organisation incorporated in December 2010 by Mr Henry Aboyowa Erikowa to help improve the livelihood of those living in the coastal communities in the Niger Delta.
They provide the following services;
- Advocacy and Training
- Capacity Development
- Energy and Environmental Conservation
- Eradication of Poverty
- Peace Building
- Health Education
Founded by Tosan Nomayo, the Tosan Nomayo Foundation (TNF) is an unregistered Non-Governmental Organization, focused on community development. They operate from Ekurede Itsekiri community in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria.
They partner with Schools, Orphanage Homes, Religious Organizations, Hospitals, Clinics and well meaning individuals.
They provide the following services;
- Infrastructural support to public schools
- Educational support to indigent Itsekiri students
- Infrastructural support to immediate community
- Run yearly end of year parties for Itsekiri children
Founded by Deacon Shola Mese, Shola Mese Foundation is a non-profit organization providing effective, educative, compassionate guide to recovery and prevention service for an end to alcoholism and substance abuse to individuals, families, rejected ones and the society at large.
They provide the following services;
- Skill Acquisition Training
- Capacity Building
- Peace Building and Conflict Resolution
- Advocacy against Drug and Substance Abuse
Mote Foundation is a non-profit organisation that provides awareness and support to young children and women against sexual assault. They previously focused their operations outside Warri Kingdom but would be commencing operations in Warri Kingdom soonest.
They provide the following services;
- Advocacy against sexual abuse
- Training and Health Education for women and girls
- Helpline for victims of rape and domestic abuse
Ugbajo Itsekiri USA Inc. is dedicated to the promotion of Itsekiri unity, progress and strength, and to the protection and support of Itsekiri culture, custom and heritage in the United States and in Iwereland (Warri Kingdom).
The organization is headquartered in Washington, DC and consists of ten regional affiliates across the country.
They provide the following services;
- Scholarship to Itsekiri students in universities and polytechnics
- Medical services to people in Itsekiri land
- Clean Warri projects to Itsekiri communities
UGBAJO ITSEKIRI-United Kingdom is non-profit socio-cultural organisation with a primary focus on promoting the language, culture and heritage of the Itsekiri people world wide.
This organisation has no boundaries and welcome all Itsekiri sons and daughters home and abroad.
We aim to:
- Promote and preserve the dignity of the Itsekiri people, their values and belief.
- Support the development and sustainability of the Itsekiri language.
- Celebrate our rich culture and heritage.
- Support our communities with our charitable activities.
Itsekiri Association of Canada is a non-profit Itsekiri organisation located in Toronto, Ontario. Itsekiri Association of Canada is the umbrella organization of all provincial and territorial Itsekiri associations in Canada. Itsekiri Association Canada seeks to promote the Itsekiri culture and encourage networking among Itsekiris in Canada.
They provide the following services;
- Community Development
- Support Services
- Education and Outreach
THE Itsekiri Renaissance Group, IRG is a non-governmental organisation of like-minded Itsekiris dedicated to the development and advancement of the Itsekiri cause.
They strive for the deliberate and strategic advancement of the Itsekiri nation.
They focus on the following services;
- Itsekiri Trade & Business Promotion
- History and Cultural promotion
- Media, Legal & Political advancement for the Itsekiri Nation
- Project Development in Warri Kingdom
- Education, Health, Agriculture and Environment promotion
Warri Progressive Society alias Otonloye is a non-governmental organisation that was midwifed in 1960 at Prince K. B. Omatseye’s house. It was registered in 1985 and the UK Branch was inaugurated in 1966.
Itsekiri Association of Calgary (IAC) is a cultural association of Oma Iwere in Calgary, Canada. It is a non-profit community organisation inaugurated for the promotion of the Itsekiri culture, values, language and heritage among Itsekiris in Calgary/Canada, and a forum for networking.
They provide the following services;
- Community Development
- Support Services
- Education and Outreach
The Itsekiri Renaissance Group, IRG is a non-governmental organisation of like-minded Itsekiris dedicated to the development and advancement of the Itsekiri cause.
They strive for the deliberate and strategic advancement of the Itsekiri nation.
They focus on the following services;
- Itsekiri Trade & Business Promotion
- History and Cultural promotion
- Media, Legal & Political advancement for the Itsekiri Nation
- Project Development in Warri Kingdom
- Education, Health, Agriculture and Environment promotion
Itsekiri Congress UK is the central body of Itsekiris in the UK. It is made up of five meetings namely;
- Ugbajo Itsekiri UK (UIUK)
- Warri Progressive Society (Otonloye)
- Itsekiri Cultural Heritage (ICH)
- Warri Ladies Vanguard (WLV)
- Warri National Union (WNU)
Itsekiri Cultural Heritage is a not for profit organisation setup to showcase Itsekiri rich heritage home and abroad. Their focus is on promoting the rich part of Itsekiri culture and providing the meanings behind it.
They provide the following services;
- Promotion of Itsekiri Culture
Warri Ladies Vanguard is a not for profit organisation with the mandate to render quality service to the Itsekiri Nation home and abroad.
They focus on the following services;
- Education
- Economic Empowerment
Warri National Union is a non-governmental organisation that was inaugurated to promote Itsekiri culture and values both in the UK and back home in Nigeria.
They provide the following services;
- Programmes focusing on young Itsekiris to learn Itsekiri language, history and culture
Itsekiri NextGen is a brain child of Itsekiris in Yorkshire, United Kingdom. It is a non-profit organisation with the aim of improving outcomes for Itsekiri children through mentorship.
They provide the following services;
- Mentorship
- Education