The Emmanuel Ivorgba Center
The Emmanuel Ivorgba Center, established in 2017, is a dedicated Nonprofit Organization with Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). Its primary mission is to break the cycle of poverty, hunger, inequality, and injustice by empowering women and youth through sustainable and targeted programs. Recognizing that young people are vital to community growth and stability, the Center focuses on fostering positive youth development and reducing violence within communities. It offers livelihood skills training, mentorship, and support services designed to enhance economic independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion among vulnerable women and youth. The Center emphasizes the importance of equipping individuals with practical skills and resources necessary for economic empowerment, believing that such efforts are crucial for poverty alleviation and social cohesion. Through strategic partnerships and advocacy, The Emmanuel Ivorgba Center seeks to create sustainable solutions that address the root causes of inequality and injustice, ultimately working toward a future where vulnerable populations are empowered to lead meaningful and independent lives.
Activities
- Advocacy/policy-related work
- Art education and/or other educational activities
- Community and civic activities
- Evaluation (e.g. of projects, structures or other)
- Information/awareness-raising
- Networking
- Project management
- Research/data collection
- Socio-cultural activities and cultural mediation
- Training/Lifelong learning
Topics covered
- Climate change and environment
- Cultural rights
- Disabilities and inclusion
- Gender and sexual orientation
- Human rights and democracy
- Interculturality and migration
- Intergenerational relations and ageing
- Participation and audience engagement
- Working conditions of cultural professionals/labour rights/human resources