Welcome to Nigerian Women Association USA, MD | DC | VA | PA | Delaware

We aim to assist the governments and diplomats of Nigeria and the United States in promoting good citizenship, good governance, and community development. We also strive to support underserved communities in both countries through advocacy programs, project initiatives, and charitable efforts. Our goal is to give back to the community by empowering individuals and working as builders of the community in both the United States and Nigeria.

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

We promote gender equality, improve women's socio-economic status, and empower them to achieve their full potential.

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YOUTH EMPOWERMENT

We focus on equipping young people with the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to thrive.

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HOMELESS OUTREACH

We aim to provide assistance and support to individuals experiencing homelessness.

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DISPLACED CHILDREN

We help children access education, healthcare, and psychosocial support to help them recover and rebuild their lives.

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Aims & Objectives

  • Work together as builders of the community in the United States of America and Nigeria.
  • Support Nigeria and the United States Government and diplomats in the promotion of good citizenship, good governance, and community development.
  • Support the underserved in Nigeria and the United States through advocacy programs, project initiatives, and charity.
  • Provide vital information to benefit Nigerian communities through information sharing, workshop delivery, and collaboration with the embassies of the United States and Nigeria, Immigration Services, State Dept. of Health & Mental Hygiene, Social Services, and Employment.
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Who We Are Our Mission Statement

To facilitate charity works and enabling environment for the underserved and minorities in our communities in the United States and our sister tribes in Nigeria. Our mission unites us as one big family working together to make the world a better and brighter place for the underprivileged.

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You Are Out Top Priority Our Vision Statement

  • To give back to the community through advocacy programs, empowerment, and project initiatives.
  • To foster Love, Good Citizenship, and Excellency in manners among members, advocate for the Well-Being of the Underserved in the community; in Nigeria and The United States through Empowerment Programs, Poverty Alleviation Initiatives, Community Health Initiatives, Cultural Enrichment, and Support for selves and Members’ Families.
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PATRONS

See the list of our wonderful patrons!

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EMBASSY

Feel free to access the Nigerian Embassy website.

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GUeSTBOOK

Please take a moment to fill out our guestbook before you go.

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MEMBERSHIP RESOURCES

Helping the people in our community access helpful resources.

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Reach Out to Us Send Us a Message

Do you have a question about our programs? Feel free to drop us a message using the form below, and we’ll get back to you shortly!

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The President Nigerian Women Association-USA,MD-DC-VA-PA-DE

Deaconess (DCNS) Mrs. Kate Ngozi Okafor is a goal-oriented professional and an unrivaled community leader with proven abilities to initiate, deliver, empower, and execute life-changing programs. As a community leader, she empowers the youths, women, and the underserved and leads empowerment missions that have changed the lives of over 25,000 underserved individuals through Poverty Alleviation Programs, Healthcare Initiatives, College Fund Initiatives, and Care for the Motherless. DCNS Okafor participated in Anambra State Gubernatorial Election Monitoring Team two terms in a row (2012 and 2014 Nigeria)...

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DEACONESS KATE NGOZI OKAFOR Chairperson, Board of Trustee

  • (Advocate, Empowerment Programs)
  • MSc. CAIT, MSc. Leadership in Education