OBINZE COMMUNITY IN DIASPORA CIC Company number 15619747

Preserving our Igbo Heritage and culture

Igbo language classes

The Obinze Community in Diaspora is organizing and teaching Igbo language classes for their children living outside Nigeria to preserve their cultural heritage and strengthen their identity. Many Igbo families in the diaspora are concerned that their children are losing touch with their native language due to immersion in foreign cultures where English or other languages dominate daily interactions.

Goals and Achievements of the Initiative:

Goals and Achievements of the Initiative:

• Fluency in Igbo: The association aims for the children to speak, read, and write in Igbo confidently.

• Cultural Awareness: The classes are not just about language but also Igbo traditions, values, and etiquette.

• Stronger Community Bonds: By learning together, the children and their families foster a sense of unity and shared identity within the diaspora community.

• Recognition of Igbo Heritage: The initiative ensures that future generations proudly identify as Igbo and maintain their ancestral language, preventing its decline.

This effort by the Obinze Community in Diaspora is a significant step in safeguarding the Igbo language and culture for future generations.

Reasons for Organizing Igbo Language Classes:

Reasons for Organizing Igbo Language Classes:

1. Cultural Preservation: Teaching the Igbo language ensures that younger generations remain connected to their roots, traditions, and customs.

2. Identity and Belonging: Language is a vital part of identity. By learning Igbo, children can better understand who they are and develop a sense of belonging to the Igbo community.

3. Communication with Elders: Many elders in the Igbo community, especially in Nigeria, may not be fluent in English. Teaching children Igbo allows them to communicate effectively with grandparents, extended family, and others back home.

4. Promotion of Indigenous Knowledge: The Igbo language carries cultural wisdom, proverbs, folklore, and history that might be lost if not passed down to younger generations.

5. Encouraging Future Reconnection: When these children visit Nigeria or interact with Igbo-speaking individuals, knowing the language will make integration easier and help them appreciate their heritage.

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Obinze Diaspora Network TV is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Igbo Language Class and EXCO Zoom Meeting

Date : Saturday, 22nd March, 2025

Time : 6:00 PM London

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