Eko Akete Houston Texas
About Eko Akete Houston Texas
Eko Akete Houston Texas focuses on children first, with support for education, healthcare, vital resources, sponsorship, awards, and donations. That alone gives donors a clear reason to care, but the organization also keeps educational, cultural, social, and filial ties active among OMO EKOS in Texas and the Old Eko Kingdom in Lagos, Nigeria. Giving here supports young people while also sustaining a community connection that reaches across Houston and Lagos.
What sets Eko Akete Houston Texas apart is its dual focus: direct support for children and the preservation of EKO heritage. It also carries its community work into both Houston and Lagos through service activities, book drives, and school supply donations.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Child support and empowerment
Provides education, healthcare, and vital resources to children.
Child sponsorship
Offers sponsorship support for children in need.
Educational, cultural, social, and filial ties activities
Establishes and promotes ties among the OMO EKOS in Texas and the Old Eko Kingdom in Lagos, Nigeria.
Conferences, seminars, and workshops
Propagates the ideals of a progressive society through conferences, seminars, and workshops.
Community service and volunteer projects
Participates in community service activities in Houston and Lagos, including health, environment, and relief efforts.
Book drives and school supply donations
Donates school supplies such as exercise books, pens, and rulers to primary schools in Lagos Island Local Government.
Awards and donations for children
Recognizes exemplary conduct in children and other children in the community through awards and donations.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
Our mission is to provide unwavering support and opportunities to children, empowering them to break barriers and achieve their full potential. The organization is committed to nurturing their education, health, and well-being, fostering a brighter future for future generations.
Who they serve
Children, OMO EKOS in Texas, and the EKO community in Texas and Lagos, Nigeria.
How your donation helps
- Education for children
- Healthcare for children
- Vital resources for children
- Child sponsorship support
- Book drives and school supplies
- Community service initiatives
Our story
On March 27, 2003, after several consultations, Eko Akete Houston Texas was formed as a not-for-profit charitable organization in the United States. Its roots trace back to the Old Kingdom of EKO in Lagos, and it was created to honor the dreams and wishes of its ancestors while supporting the EKO community.
Stories
The people behind the work.
Events
Eko Day 2023
2023A featured organizational event shown in the gallery.
Back to School Picnic
A community gathering listed in the gallery.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Eko Akete Houston Texas has shared.
Volunteer opportunities
- Volunteer with children-focused support activities
- Join community service projects in Houston and Lagos
- Help with book drives and school supply efforts
Recognition & press
Awards & recognition
- Citation from the office of the City of Houston Council Member, Hon. MJ Khan
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
How does the organization support children?
It supports children with education, healthcare, vital resources, sponsorship support, awards, and donations.
What communities does the organization connect?
It helps keep educational, cultural, social, and filial ties active among OMO EKOS in Texas and the Old Eko Kingdom in Lagos, Nigeria.
What kinds of community activities does it take part in?
It takes part in conferences, seminars, workshops, book drives, volunteer projects, and other community service efforts in Houston and Lagos.
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