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EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES

Empowering communities through traditional knowledge and sustainable practices. ITEI calls on its ancestral laws – "Umunna" & "Ikwainye" – to bring sustained health, digital education provision, food cultivation, and sustainable forest regeneration.

PROGRAMMES

​Areas of Impact:
ITEI is dedicated to empowering communities through sustainable and impactful initiatives. We design programmes to have a lasting impact on the lives of individuals and communities, fostering sustainable development and improving quality of life. We focus on three key programmatic areas.

Educational Initiatives
Establishing Community Libraries:

We work with local communities to establish and maintain well-stocked libraries, providing access to books, educational materials, and digital resources.

Literacy Programmes:

We work with local communities to establish and maintain well-stocked libraries, providing access to books, educational materials, and digital resources.

Creative Hubs for Children:

We create vibrant spaces where children can engage in purposeful play, build practical skills, and gain access to resources that teach them about climate awareness, agriculture, and hands-on projects. These spaces foster curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love for learning

Environmental Sustainability

Tree Planting Initiatives:

We work with local communities to We lead community-based tree planting campaigns to combat deforestation, improve air quality, and promote environmental awareness.

Eco-awareness Programmes:

We conduct workshops and awareness campaigns on environmental issues such as waste management, water conservation, and climate change.

Sustainable Agriculture Practices:

We promote and support sustainable agricultural practices, such as organic farming and agroforestry, to improve food security and environmental resilience.

Community Development Projects

Livelihood Skills Training:

We provide vocational training and skills development programmes to equip community members with the skills they need to generate income and improve their livelihoods.

Resource Management:

We support community-based initiatives for sustainable resource management, such as water conservation and improved sanitation.

Empowerment Projects:

We work with community leaders and organizations to empower local communities to identify their own development needs and implement solutions.

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Empowerment for Self-Sustainability: The project aims to provide communities with the information and technology they need to meet their basic needs and thrive independently, ensuring a long-term and sustainable future.
Preservation of Culture and Tradition:  The project recognizes the importance of existing traditions and aims to foster their continuation alongside advancements. This includes supporting "Ikwainye Umunna" ancestral laws as a guiding principle.
Environmental Harmony:  The project emphasizes achieving self-sufficiency without harming the surrounding ecosystem.  This implies sustainable practices and respect for the natural environment / reforestation, ecosystem restoration in which these communities reside.

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CONTACT >

T: +234 901 59 00 571

F: + 41 79 705 91 19

E: irokotree.org

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