Diaspora & Homeland
Connecting Igbo communities worldwide with Ala-Igbo through shared purpose and mutual accountability.
Land Acknowledgement
Honouring the Land Where We Serve
IDDA Inc. Canada acknowledges this sacred land in Toronto — the traditional territory of many nations, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples.
It is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit.
As an NGO, our stakeholders are grateful to work collaboratively to facilitate the settlement of immigrants and the integration of Canadians — especially vulnerable clienteles of diverse social traditions and faiths.
Unity is strength. United we stand — today, tomorrow, and forever.
Our Story
The Global Umbrella Organization
Igbo Diaspora Development Agency (IDDA) Inc. is a global canadian registered charity. We unite and advance the interests of Igbo people living in the diaspora and the homeland.
We convene individuals, organizations, professionals, community groups, and institutions to drive sustainable development, preserve cultural heritage, and promote wellbeing worldwide.
Guided by unity, resilience, and cultural pride, we bridge socio-cultural gaps between Igbo communities across continents and Ala-Igbo — through a deliberate bottom-up model that works with the communities we serve.
Core Promise
Strengthening Identity. Empowering Organizations. Building People’s Hope and Future to Survive.
IDDA
A Global Canadian Registered Charity
Identity
What Defines Us
Bottom-Up Service
We design with communities — not for them — so programs reflect lived needs and lasting dignity.
Institutional Strength
Capacity building for member organizations so local impact scales with professionalism and trust.
Focus Areas
Organizational Priorities
Capacity building and timely support for displaced, marginalized seniors, and oppressed groups.
Multi-Faceted Empowerment
Skills, mentorship, entrepreneurship, and career guidance for youth and seniors working together.
Poverty Reduction
Small business support, funding access, skill acquisition, and economic inclusion.
Cultural Transmission
Education for youth abroad, festivals, storytelling, and value preservation.
Igbo Language Development
Learning programs, digital tools, curriculum, and institutional partnerships.
Education & Careers
Scholarships, networking, workshops, certifications, and research exchange.
Humanitarian Support
Food security, ending violence against women and girls, and crisis relief.
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