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.
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.