Uzommiri Study Centre

Providing a holistic formation for undergraduates and young girls

Uzommiri Study Centre, an initiative of the Women's Board of the Educational Cooperation Society (ECS-WB), aims at empowerment for young women in Nigeria. Established in 1980, this non-governmental organization has been dedicated to fostering holistic development among university students and secondary school girls in Eastern Nigeria. By providing young women with comprehensive formation, Uzommiri not only nurtures responsible citizenship and leadership but also promotes self-assurance.

Through a diverse range of programs encompassing academics, leadership, personality development, citizenship education, the centre cultivates vital skills and values essential for a refined character and societal contribution. Additionally, the centre extends its reach through Community Development/Health outreaches, catering to slums and rural areas within the region, serving as a platform for university student volunteers to actively engage in community service. This fosters a culture of giving back and collective progress.

Operating out of rented apartments since its inception, the Centre has faced significant limitations in providing the optimal environment necessary for her activities. A new place which can serve as a permanent facility has just been found. Uzommiri wants to help undergraduates by giving them a library, study rooms, and small classrooms for specialized seminars. These are resources and facilities that government-owned universities lack. 

Uzommiri Study Centre needs donors to help expand and improve its programs. With the help of generous individuals, it will continue to serve the future leaders of Nigeria. 

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Checks made to American Initiatives for Social Development, memo line: Uzommiri, may be sent to
American Initiatives for Social Development
Murray Hill Station
PO Box 1670
New York, NY 10156-1670