ORA USA
Orlu Regional Assembly
Who We Are
ORA-USA Inc incorporated in the State of Georgia, USA. in the year 2001, is organized for Charitable, Educational, Economical, Social, and Development of Orlu people. It is the umbrella organization of all parochial associations of Orlu people in the fifty states of the USA. The Affiliate members expanding around the 50 states of America are willing partners to the development and sustained growth of the Orlu Senatorial zone. Orlu Senatorial Zone also known as “Old Orlu” is one of the 3 Senatorial zones in Imo State, Nigeria.
Our Objectives
To identify and Unify Orlu people in the Diaspora and America in particular, promote effective communication and networking between and among Orlu people and various branches of ORA in the US and beyond, boost Educational, Economic, and Political empowerment of Orlu people in the Diaspora and at home, and promote good public relations through programs, projects and inter society collaborations that would positively relate to and impact institutions and Non-Governmental organizations.
Our Mission
ORA USA is a public, non-profit professional organization dedicated to helping people affected by poverty within and around the world. It seeks to restore the dignity and quality of their lives by eradicating barriers to success through innovative education, healthcare services, entrepreneur development, youth empowerment, and community-driven aids. Guided by the aspirations of the people it serves, ORA-USA pursues its mission with empathy, openness, and generosity.
Our Programs
ANNUAL CONVENTION
The Orlu Regional Assembly holds its Annual Convention in June of every year to raise funds for projects/programs and for the exchange of ideas as well as networking among members residing in the USA and beyond.
FREE MEDICAL MISSION
ORAUSA carries out a medical mission to the Orlu region each year. The very positive response has necessitated the consideration of multiple missions each year.
WOMEN PROGRAMS
The Micro Finance program, championed by ORAUSA women, raises funds independently to enable indigent women in the homeland to be self-sustaining.
YOUTH PROGRAMS
The purpose of the youth program is to create awareness among the young people of the organization to ensure continuity
HOMELAND SUMMIT
The Orlu Regional Assembly holds its Annual Homeland Summit in Orlu on December 30th every year. The summit is a chance to review organization activities and exchange feedback between home-based and diaspora stakeholders.
AWARDS
Each year, ORA USA recognizes and gives awards to individuals for community services, student achievements, trail-blazing achievements, and philanthropy.
Message from Our President
Chief/Dr. Uzo Unegbu
We welcome you to our (ORAUSA) website. We hope you find the content informative, and our projects and or programs worthy. Your donation will go a long way to helping us achieve our goals. Please feel free to contact us should you have any questions or for improvement opportunities.
Chief/Dr. Uzo Unegbu
ORAUSA National President
News & Events
ORAUSA 2023 Baltimore Convention Communique
2023 ORAUSA Baltimore convention Communique
ORAUSA Youth Convention is June 19, 2021
ORAUSA youth COnvention is June 19, 2021.Join us via Zoom
2020 Free Medical Mission
Saving Lives & Promoting Health HabitsAlthough the ORAUSA Free Medical Team couldn't travel home for our mission due to COVID-19, we remained committed to supporting our communities. With the help of generous donations, we distributed boxes of essential...
ORAUSA 2023 Homeland Sumit
ORAUSA 2023 Homeland Sumit
ORAUSA Women Program
ORAUSA Women Program
ORAUSA Youths wins the 2021 WIWD Ike’s Scholar College Tuition
Congratulations! ORAUSA Youths win the 2021 WIWD Ike's Scholar College Tuition.Miss Thelma Ogunjiofor (ORU Atlanta)Master Ikenna Ugboaja (OCUFE New York)About WIWD FoundationWIWD Foundation is a 501(C)3 non-profit charitable foundation that is dedicated to continuing...