Anambra Irish Pofessionals Association (AIPA) Ireland

AIPA Ireland

AIPA Ireland is a think-tank of Nigerian professionals of Anambra State descent, based in the Republic of Ireland, coming from diverse project-related backgrounds.

A non-governmental, non-political and non-religious organisation with a humanitarian focus. AIPA Ireland’s objective is to identify specific projects that will help alleviate the state of the vulnerable in our society, empower women and youths and engender economic development.

AIPA Ireland also works to be a platform for professional relationships, investments, educational and cultural exchanges between Ireland and Anambra State, Nigeria.

Anambra State:

Created: 27th August, 1991

Capital: Awka

Land Area: 4,844sq Km

Population: 4,055,048 (Census 2006)

Major Cities: Onitsha, Awka, Nnewi, Atani, Obosi, Ogidi, Nkpor, Oba, Aguata, Igboukwu, Nri

Farming: 98% arable soil for oil palm, Yam, Rice, Vegetables

Resources: Natural Gas, Crude Oil, Bauxite, Ceramic, Kaolin, Salt, Gypsum, Limestone, Lead, Iron Ore, Lignite

AIPA Ireland Mission:

Anambra Irish Professionals Association (AIPA) Ireland is a think-tank of Nigerian professionals of Anambra State descent, based in the Republic of Ireland, coming from diverse project related backgrounds.

“Our mission is to promote any charitable cause for the benefit of Ndi Anambra in particular and our Irish Communities in general

And to continually be the leading private sector think-tank committed to the development of a modern globally competitive economy for Anambra State.”

Health

Investment

Women & Youth

AIPA Ireland Medical personnel, in partnership with other Anambra medical professionals Worldwide, conduct medical missions annually, reaching a significant population of indigent Nigerians of Anambra origin, needing medical help, especially in the rural communities

Every year, AIPA Ireland organises an economic summit; a platform for Irish investors to meet with the government of Anambra State to get first hand information on the numerous investment opportunities in the State.

AIPA Ireland believes in the power of advocacy. In partnership with other international groups, AIPA Ireland seeks out and addresses women and young people’s developmental, social, and emotional needs through strengths-based programming

Projects:

Empowerment: ICT Training

AIPA Ireland's charity works are self-funded but still all encompassing. We undertake educational support and trainings, advancement of life saving and general health matters, campaigns against domestic violence, drug abuses, human trafficking and all forms of discrimination.

In 2018, AIPA Ireland embarked on its maiden mission to Africa, visiting and carrying out medical outreaches at, and ICT trainings for the youths of three Nigerian rural communities of Orsumoghu, Oraukwu and Nnewi.

2019 saw us pushing ourselves and resources to our limits with medical outreaches and a full one week training on ICT in four rural communities.

AIPA Ireland Charity in Action:

Medical Outreach