Weavers of Nigeria

About Us

Mission

The Weavers of Nigeria (WON) is a 501(c) charitable organization that is based in Columbus, Ohio. Our purpose is to foster a conducive environment for achieving lasting peace, unity, and progress through positive cooperation.

Goals

To promote the diverse and rich culture of Nigeria in the United States.
To foster unity and harmony among Nigerians, and between Nigerians and people of all nationalities.
To plan and execute charitable projects.
To cooperate with other organizations and nations in promoting peace and charitable projects around the world.

"If we don't stand up for children, then we don't stand for much."

~Marian Wright Edelman

SAMPLE CHARITABLE DONATIONS

Afor-Igwe Primary School, Nigeria

Chibok Girls Scholarship Fund, USA

Children's Development Center, Lagos

Children's Ward, Korle Bu Hospital, Ghana

Dadaab Somali Refugee Camp

Down Syndrome Association of Nigeria

Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services, Col., OH

Faith Mission, Columbus, OH

First Love Columbus (serving orphans of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria)

Haitian Relief Fund, USA

Hearts of Gold Children's Hospice, Nigeria

Katrina Relief Fund

Lutheran Social Services, Columbus, OH

Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH

Nigerian Red Cross Society

Ogbete Primary School, Nigeria

Operation Smile

Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Nigeria

Ronald McDonald House, Columbus, OH

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

St. Matthias Soup Kitchen for the Homeless, Columbus, OH

Sancta Maria Orphanage, Nigeria

University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital

YMCA PALS, Columbus, OH (program for at-risk children)

TASTE OF NIGERIA SPONSORSHIP

Dear Community Partner:

We, the Weavers of Nigeria, invite you to serve as a sponsor for our 2nd Annual Taste of Nigeria Festival, which will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2018, at the King Arts Complex in Columbus, Ohio. The Taste of Nigeria Festival is a fundraising event to support our goal of providing financial support, health supplies, clothing, and educational materials to schools, hospitals, and families, especially mothers and children. The event will introduce Columbus to Nigerian culture and will feature fashion, arts, cuisine, music, games, history, and fun for the entire family.

The name Weavers was inspired by the African Weaver Bird, which builds elaborate nests for its offspring using a variety of resources and materials, including leaves, grass, clothing, paper—anything that it can find. Just like the Weaver Bird, we find the best, use the best, share the best, and be the best for our children and our future. In doing so, we are committed to the concept of e pluribus unum—out of many, one.

As a 501(c) charitable organization, our beneficiaries include various charities in Nigeria, in the United States, and in other countries, including Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Ronald McDonald House Charities, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Haitian Relief, and Operation Smile.

The chart on the right lists the sponsorship levels that are available to our community partners. We believe that you share our mission to impact the lives of families and children in a positive manner, and with your financial support, we are looking forward to a successful event. We would appreciate a response by May 2, 2018.