A diaspora, organized.
We are the Congress.
The Itsekiri National Congress USA is a nonprofit association of Itsekiri Regions in the United States — a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) uniting our people under one constitutional covenant.
“To unite Itsekiris in the United States, support their wellbeing and advancement in the diaspora, and strengthen Iwere Land through measurable programs.”INC-USA is a nonprofit association of Itsekiri Regions in the United States. We exist to strengthen unity, build credible governance, and deliver measurable programs that uplift Itsekiris in the diaspora and strengthen Iwere Land.From the Proposed Constitution · Article I
What we exist to do. In plain words.
Healthcare
Iwere Care telehealth — diaspora physicians serving patients in the Niger Delta. Started 2025 and still scaling: physicians, clinics, and clinical workflows are coming online progressively.
- Iwere Care · telehealth pilot
- Volunteer physician network
- Medical Missions · designing
Education
Scholarships, grants, and heritage learning are in the design phase. We’re shaping how undergraduate, graduate, and trade scholarships will work — and how Iwere Academy will teach language, proverbs, and oral history across two continents.
- Scholarships · designing
- Project grants · designing
- Iwere Academy · designing
Economic Empowerment
A directory of Itsekiri-owned businesses, a members’ investment network, and mentorship pairing diaspora professionals with emerging founders at home — all in the design phase. Looking for early members and partners.
- Business directory · designing
- Investment & capital · designing
- Mentor pairings · designing
Article 1.3 reads in full: “To unite Itsekiris in the United States, support their wellbeing and advancement in the diaspora, and strengthen Iwere Land through measurable programs in healthcare, education, community development, economic empowerment, and cultural preservation.”
Three branches. Built to be accountable.
Executive Committee
The working officers who carry the day-to-day covenant — President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Program Directors. Elected by members at Convention.
- President · sets the agenda
- Treasurer · reads the books in public
- Secretary · keeps the record
- Directors · run the programs
Board of Directors
Regional Presidents and at-large members who set policy, approve budgets, and hold the Executive accountable between Conventions.
- One seat per Region
- Policy, budget, and audit oversight
- Committees: finance, governance, programs
- Open minutes, public votes
Patrons Council
Elders, founders, and distinguished members who advise on long-range strategy, cultural continuity, and the spirit of the covenant.
- Advisory — non-binding
- Cultural and generational counsel
- Mediation when needed
- Guardians of the founding intent
From renewal to ratification. One covenant taking shape.
Reflection and renewal.
A court ruling brought legal clarity to a season of governance challenges in the predecessor diaspora body. Regional leaders convened across the United States — and by regional vote, the Itsekiri community in America chose to rebuild: under clear bylaws, structured governance, and a new constitutional framework rooted in transparency and accountability.
INC-USA · the first national convention.
The Itsekiri National Congress USA (INC-USA) is registered as a 501(c)(3). The first national convention is held in Miami. Programs are formalized across healthcare, education, and economic empowerment, and the proposed Constitution is circulated to the eight chartered regions for ratification.
The second national convention.
The Constitution is presented for ratification on Saturday, September 5. The member app unveils — connecting Iwere Care, membership, regions, and convention into one place. Sept 3–6, San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront, Burlingame.
Seven promises. Constitution-anchored.
Eight regions. One covenant.
One covenant.
People are members of their Region; the eight chartered Regions are the constituent members of INC-USA. Each Region elects its own officers, sets its meeting cadence, and seats representatives at the National Convention.
See all RegionsThe people carrying the work. Named. Accountable.
Meet the officers who hold the covenant between Conventions.
The Executive Committee runs the day-to-day work — programs, budget, and Region liaison. Profiles include background, Region, and current portfolio. Officers are elected by members at the National Convention.
Constitution & Bylaws (Proposed).
The working Constitution of INC-USA — drafted in Atlanta, circulated in Miami, presented for ratification in the Bay Area. Read the full text online or download the PDF.
Four doors. Walk through one.
Every role is named in the covenant. Pick the one that fits your season and step in.
Become a member
Join through your Region. Put your name on the wall of those carrying this work.
Find your Region 02 / GiveFuel the programs
Support healthcare, education, and empowerment. 501(c)(3) — tax-deductible.
Donate 03 / VolunteerLend your expertise
Physicians, mentors, translators, event hosts — the registry is open.
Apply to volunteer 04 / ConnectSpeak with us
Questions, press, homeland partnership — reach the National Secretariat directly.
Contact INC-USA