Umunwaku Skills Acquisition and Empowerment Centre

A PROJECT OF AFRICAN PRIMARY HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION IN COLLABORATION WITH PETER N OBI FOUNDATION

The Umunwaku Skills Acquisition and Empowerment Centre is a place where dreams find direction and potentials blossom into reality.

Our commitment is simple yet profound: to ignite a spark of empowerment within every individual, equipping them with the skills and confidence needed to navigate life's journey with purpose and resilience.

Here, you are not just a visitor; you are a valued member of our community, and together, we will unlock endless possibilities.

Welcome to a place where dreams take flight and futures are forged.

Umunwaku Skills Acquisition and Empowerment Centre (USAEC) stands as a beacon of hope and resilience in the face of challenges posed by financial inequality in our community. It was established with a bold vision to confront these challenges head-on by providing comprehensive vocational training and empowerment opportunities.

USAEC is a project of the African Primary Healthcare Foundation in collaboration with the Peter N Obi Foundation, reflecting a commitment to holistic community development.

Vision

Our vision is a world where the destructive tide of gentrification is turned into an opportunity for growth and empowerment. We envision vibrant, resilient neighborhoods where every youth, regardless of background, is equipped with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to shape their own futures.

Through innovative skill development and empowerment programs, we strive to uplift and amplify the voices of our youth, cultivating a generation of changemakers who lead the charge in building inclusive, thriving communities. Together, we're harnessing its potential to create a brighter, more equitable tomorrow for all

Mission

We are committed to confronting the negative impact of gentrification, one community at a time.

Key Initiatives

  1. Education Empowerment

    In the heart of rural Obogwe Umunwakwu, there are still children who lack access to books, pens, and dreams. But within the vibrant walls of our schools, we can make knowledge bloom like wildflowers.

    We can make eager minds gather every morning, hungry for learning. With each lesson, each word spoken, we plant seeds of possibility, nurturing a future where education is the key that unlocks endless doors of opportunity.

  2. Skill Enhancement Programs

    Across the fields and winding paths, we find youths with boundless energy and untapped potential. Through Umunwaku Skills Acquisition and Empowerment Centre, we harness that energy, channeling it into trades, crafts, and passions.

    From the braap braap braap of welding machines, through the hum of sewing machines to the sizzle of culinary delights, we witness transformation as raw talent is honed into refined expertise. With newfound skills, these young individuals become architects of their destinies, shaping a future brimming with promise.

    1. Gallery

      Note: All the furniture and woodwork of the center were constructed by the furniture department of the center.