incamericas – Non Profit

Rooted in Heritage. Rising Together

INC-A :

Ijaw National Congress Americas (INCA) unites Ijaw people across the Americas, preserves our cultural heritage, empowers our communities, and builds lasting connections for the advancement of present and future generations.

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United by Heritage. Empowered for the Future.

Ijaw National Congress Americas (INCA) unites and empowers Ijaw people across the Americas, preserving our heritage, strengthening community, developing future leaders, and building meaningful pathways for collective progress and lasting impact.

Our Vision

To build a united, empowered, and thriving Ijaw community across the Americas—rooted in our heritage, committed to future generations, and connected to the sustainable development of our homeland.

Our Mission

To unite and empower Ijaw people across the Americas by preserving our cultural heritage, fostering community support and leadership, creating opportunities through education and professional development, and mobilizing knowledge, resources, and partnerships for the sustainable advancement of our people and homeland.

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One Community A Shared Purpose

We connect the Ijaw diaspora across the Americas, preserve our culture, develop future leaders, support our members and contribute to the sustainable development of our homeland.

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OUR VALUES

Rooted in Ijaw heritage, we champion unity, integrity, service, cultural pride, and collective progress—strengthening our community and preserving our identity for generations to come.

Unity and Belonging

Our shared identity connects us across clans, countries, and generations. Every member has a place and a contribution to make.

Respect for Our Heritage

We keep our languages, stories, customs, and traditions alive by practicing them and passing them on.

Integrity and Accountability

We honor community trust by explaining our decisions, reporting how resources are used, and holding our leaders accountable for their commitments.

Care for One Another

We show solidarity through practical support, especially when members and families face hardship.

Participation and Respect

We listen to different perspectives and encourage women, men, young people, and elders to take part in shaping our organization.

Learning and Achievement

We help our people develop their abilities, share their expertise, and create opportunities for others.

Men drum for dancers during the annual festival of the Ijaws, Nigeria's fourth largest ethnic group, in Oporoza, capital of the Gbaramatu kingdom in the oil-rich Niger delta, on March 26, 2018.
The annual cultural festival of the Ijaws, Nigeria's fourth largest ethnic group, was a dramatic masquerade with fervent dancing taking place between March 21 and 28. It was held in Oporoza, the headquarters of the Gbaramatu kingdom, an impoverished region home to fishermen and farmers despite being nestled in the heart of the oil-rich Niger delta. A wave of attacks on oil and gas infrastructure in 2016 were suspended following a government truce with the oil rebels, but occasional sabotage persists even as military patrol the creeks and waterways. / AFP PHOTO / PIUS UTOMI EKPEI (Photo credit should read PIUS UTOMI EKPEI/AFP via Getty Images)

Our Heritage . Our Future

We keep our languages, stories, customs and traditions alive, by passing them on, from generations to generations.

Our heritage is more than our past – it’s a living connection that shapes who we are and what guides our future.

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OUR OBJECTIVES

Build lasting partnerships

Work with organizations and institutions whose goals align with ours.

Contribute to homeland development

Mobilize funding, expertise, and partnerships for projects addressing education, health, clean water, livelihoods, and environmental needs.

Connect our diaspora

Build an active network of Ijaw people and associations across the Americas through chapter activities, community gatherings, and shared projects.

Keep our culture alive

Create opportunities to learn Ijaw languages, document community histories, celebrate traditions, and connect younger generations with elders.

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Your support can help preserve Ijaw heritage, empower the next generation, strengthen our communities, and drive meaningful development in our ancestral homeland. Every contribution brings us closer to a united, thriving Ijaw community. Stand with us today—together, we can create a lasting impact for generations to come.

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Our partners share our commitment to preserving Ijaw heritage, empowering our communities, and creating lasting opportunities for future generations. Through collaboration and shared purpose, we build stronger connections and drive meaningful, sustainable progress for our people and homeland.