Izon Ebe Development Association
The Izon Ebe Development Association (IEDA) is an Incorporated Trustee set up by the Ijaw Nation Forum (INF) as a rallying vehicle which gives every Ijaw person an opportunity to contribute funds and participate in the alleviation of the problems and challenges in Ijaw Land. It aims to improve the general welfare of the Ijaw People in Nigeria, with focus mainly on education, poverty alleviation, health care and disaster intervention.
The approval of the Incorporated Trustee with the name “Izon Ebe Development Association” was received in July 2023.
Mission
Vision
Values
Listen, Act, Learn. Repeat
Through strategic initiatives in education, community upliftment, healthcare enhancement, and proactive disaster management, IEDA endeavours to drive impactful change within Ijaw communities. By pooling resources and collective action, we aim to elevate education standards, eradicate poverty, improve healthcare accessibility, and fortify resilience against disasters, nurturing a resilient and prosperous Ijaw society.
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What Success Looks Like
Our Core Values Define Us
We employ the core values of; Sustainability and Resilience, Transparency and Accountability and Collaborative Engagement to prioritise the needs and aspirations of the Ijaw communities, ensuring that all initiatives stem from a deep understanding of local challenges and aspirations.
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What Makes Us Different
We Educate
From life skills to high levels of academic achievement, we'll support Ijaw indigenes to lead in their fields.
We Help
We help local organisations, communities access the funding, tools, training, and support they need
We Build
We have high hopes for the future, so we invest in initiatives that will make our communities thrive for years to come
We Donate
We support relief efforts, so that no Ijaw family has to go without food, or other necessities needed to survive emergency situations.