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MISSION.
To create a network of nurture and pride for children, a
network of support, solidarity
and love for women and their families and to promote
Igbo Nigerian cultural heritage
through education and socialization.
MEMBERSHIP
Open to all Igbo women, married and unmarried who share
the mission and vision of the organization.
INCORPORATED
A Georgia Non Profit Corporation and Federal 501(c)(3)
Corporation.
AFFILIATIONS
Igbo Union Atlanta (IUA)
Alliance of Nigerian Organizations in Georgia (ANOG)
MILESTONES
1987 - Launched IGBOFEST (Otu Umunne's signature Igbo
festival)
1994 - Participated in Cherry Blossom Festival, the
October-fest by Nigerian
............Organization of Middle Georgia, the National
Black Arts Festival in Atlanta
............(showcased Igbo dance) and performed at the
Macon's Grand Opera House.
1995 - Participated in Mother Africa Children's summit
in Atlanta, displayed Nigerian arts.
1997 - Launched and celebrated our first coming of age
ceremony "Rite of Passage".
1997 - Participant in the Central Georgia Pan African
Festival Macon-Georgia,
........... displayed our Igbo traditional dances.
2004 - Contributions to aid victims of the 2004 Indian
ocean tsunami.
2004 - Our First Women Conference and Retreat.
2005 - Contributions to aid victims of the Category 5
Atlantic Hurricane "Katrina".
2005 - Launched our new traditional dance - Ode-nji-ji
dance. First-ever "IGBA OSO EGWU"
............event in the Americas. This is a
pre-outing/pre-launching dance night-out and ceremony
2005 - Organized and
successfully hosted our first summer camp.
2006 - Participant in March of Dimes in Atlanta,
Georgia.
2006 - Celebrated 20 years of excellent service in grand
style.
>> Contributions to agencies that cater to children and
families both in the
..... United States and Nigeria.
>> Participated in various fundraising activities and
Igbo festivals. |
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The
Otu Umunne Cultural Organization was formed in 1986 at Middle
Georgia. It is comprised of Igbo women volunteers 18 years and
older whose interest is in the promotion of Igbo culture. We are
a support group for members and children. We have goal-oriented
programs that teach our language, history and culture to our
children with a mission to develop and perpetuate the Igbo
heritage. Your support, whether by participating in our events
or volunteering, will be greatly appreciated and will assist Otu
Umunnne in achieving its goals.
Otu Umunne Cultural Organization, Inc.
P.O. Box 161857 Atlanta, GA 30321
Phone: (770) 921-4496
Email: otuumunne@yahoo.com
visit us at
http://otuumunne.org
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"We have goal-oriented
programs that teach our language, history and culture to our
children with a mission to develop and perpetuate the Igbo
heritage. Your support, whether by participating in our
events or volunteering, will be greatly appreciated". |
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