ORAUSA 2023 Baltimore Convention Communique

2023 ORAUSA Baltimore convention Communique

ORAUSA 2023 Homeland Sumit

ORAUSA 2023 Homeland Sumit

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...

2021 New Generation Award: Miss Chidimma Onyenezi (ORA Houston)

2021 New Generation Award Winner: Miss Chidimma Onyenezi (ORA Houston)

2021 Exemplary Affiliate Award: OCUFE New York

2021 Exemplary Affiliate Award: OCUFE New York

ORAUSA Youths Leaders

ORAUSA Youths Leaders

Ms. Chidimma Onyenezi

Ms. Chidimma Onyenezi

ORAUSA National Youths Director

Houston Affiliate
(832) 549-2690

Chinedu Okoro

Chinedu Okoro

Youths Representative

New Jersey Affiliate
(862) 262-9547

Richmond Anumodu

Richmond Anumodu

Youths Representative

Detroit Affiliate
Richmondanumodu@gmail.com

Nneka Anunobi

Nneka Anunobi

Deputy National Youths Director

Atlanta Affiliate
770-789-5022

Florish Okigweh

Florish Okigweh

Youths Representative

Baltimore Affiliate
443-852-7810

Mesoma Ukachukwu

Mesoma Ukachukwu

Youths Representative

Chicago Affiliate
(872) 985-4680

Adaeze Undegbu

Adaeze Undegbu

National Youths Secretary

Washington DC Affiliate
(240) 530-0451

Chiamaka Ugbaja

Chiamaka Ugbaja

Youth Representative

Houston Affiliate
(443) 559-1020

Chuka Okereke

Chuka Okereke

Youth Representative

Austin Affiliate
(512) 433-0793

Mrs. Ijeoma Eze-Adenka

ORAUSA National Youths Director 2018-2022

Ms. Chidimma Onyenezi

ORAUSA National Youths Director 2022-Present

Our Youths History

ORAUSA Youth Program under Mrs. Ijeoma Eze-Adenka’s (Atlanta) leadership as the youth director, and Chief Tony Okpara, ORAUSA president started in 2018 after the Atlanta convention. Within that short time, the following programs were introduced: the ORAUSA youth website, the ORAUSA youth account with its own Zelle information account, ORAUSA youth Telegram; a messaging system for all ORAUSA youths and young adults,  the OYES spotlight; weekly spotlighting one youth at a time, the ORAUSA Youth clubs; Igbo club (the first ORAUSA youth Igbo class was requested by youths and taught by Ms. Chidimma Onyenezi from 2020-2022), Book club, Drama/Dance club, Fundraising club, Fashion club. Ms. Chimma Onyenezi was introduced as the youth secretary.  ORAUSA youth distributed school supplies to youth in Orlu during the Medical mission 2019, and 2020. In 2022, Mrs. Ijeoma Eze-Adenka stepped down as ORAUSA Youth director, Ms. Chidimma Onyenezi (Houston) became the Youth Director, Ms. Nneka Anunobi (Atlanta); as Deputy Youth Director, and Adaeze Unaegbu (Washington DC) as ORAUSA youth Secretary

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Youth Affiliate Leaders

Affiliate Leaders

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Electronic Equipements

Youth electronic Equipements

Donate electronic such as games, game consoles, computers, tablets, etc

 

Educational supplies

School suplies

Donate Educational Supplies for our youths, such as books, writing utensils, laptops, etc

 

ORAUSA Youths Members

ORAUSA Youths

ORAUSA Youth with Leadership 2018

Chief Tony Opkara (President), Dr. Uzo Unegbu (Vice-President), Mrs. Ijeoma Eze-Adenka (Youth Director) and Youths 2018

ORAUSA Youth with Leadership 2022

Dr. Uzo Unegbu (President), Prince Charles Duru (Vice-President), Mrs Ijeoma Eze-Adenka (Youth Director) and Youths 2022

Orlu Youths with Leadership 2019

ORAUSA Youth distributing school supplies to youths in Orlu, Imo State, Nigeria

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the ages for ORAUSA youths?

Our youths are grouped in two age categories: youths 13 years old and under, and youths unmarried 14 – 26 years old

I am a youth. How can I become a member?

Membership to the ORAUSA Youths Program is free for all sons and daughters whose parent(s) are from Orlu Senatorial Zone. We encourage youths to join the Youths telegram group by subscribing to the youths’ group via the link: https://www.orausayouths.us/subscribe/

What are ORAUSA Youths Community Service

  1. ORAUSA provides educational supplies to youths during the annual free medical mission in Orlu, Nigeria.
  2. ORAUSA encourages youth presenters during ORAUSA Summit in Orlu, Nigeria.

What is the Purpose of ORAUSAYouths Program?

The purpose of the ORAUSAYouths program, one of the programs of ORA USA, is to ensure continuity of the organization by creating awareness among sons and daughters whose parent(s) are from Orlu Senatorial Zone.  Youths are encouraged to join the youths Telegram to network, inspire, motivate, and get to know each other, while connecting with their Nigerian roots. We provide opportunities for our youths to:

  • Meet and interact with other youths
  • Get exposed to Igbo culture and language
  • Mentor or be mentored
  • Participate and volunteer in community services such as volunteering free medical missions, feed the homeless, and many others.

What are the benefit of being an ORAUSA Youth?

  • The benefit of being an ORAUSA Youth

    • Mentors: ORAUSA Youths program has mentors ready to assist and provide guidance, motivation, emotional support, and role modeling to our youths. Whether it is for exploring careers or setting goals, our mentors are there to help.
    • ORAUSA Convention Youth Programs: ORAUSA youths work with the ORAUSA convention planning committee to create activities that will keep all youths and young adults engaged and active during the convention
    • Orlu New Generation Award: one new generation award presented to an ORAUSA youth not based in academia or degrees but based on their accomplishments or drive, and involvement in ORAUSA Youths Program/activities.
    • Ikechukwu Onwuzurike Legacy Education Award in partnership with WIWD foundation: This award has two parts: $1000 will be awarded to a high school senior or college student from the hosting affiliate with high academic excellence. $3000 awarded and shared between youths from 6 other affiliates ($500 each affiliate) who attended the convention. The selection of these 6 affiliates is pulled randomly in no order on the last day of the convention.
    • Graduating Seniors: ORAUSA presents certificates to youths of ORAUSA members graduating from high school or university.
    • Youths Presenters: ORAUSA not only encourages youths to present on various topics of their interest during the national convention’s panel discussion but also awards them with a plaque for their participation.