ImaBridge Africa is a faith-based charity dedicated to building transformational relationships between people from dissimilar communities, the privileged and the underprivileged. We are called to aid the African rural poor in developing skills, knowledge, attitudes and experience for self-reliance and the capacity to work together to solve their leading problems. Our mission is to provide healthcare, clean water, entrepreneurial development and education to communities in need.
IBA’s mission with Vision as a faith-based charity is to build “bridges of love” between privileged and underprivileged communities. The organization emphasizes unity and collaboration, ensuring everyone can contribute to confronting global challenges. IBA believes in providing sustainable solutions, not just temporary aid, to empower individuals and communities so they can tackle and find or collaborate on finding solutions to their leading problems. IBA is dedicated to supporting impoverished communities in third-world countries, focusing on Africa, and aims to extend its reach globally. It focuses on four main areas: Healthcare, Education, Drinking Water, and Entrepreneurial Development.
“It is not the magnitude of our actions that matters, but the love that we put into them… and that our successes do not depend on doing great things, but in doing little things with great love.” – Mother Teresa.
IBA develops programs focusing on literacy, vocational training, and access to educational materials. Over 10,000 students have benefited from IBA’s educational initiatives, with over 500 graduating from universities and colleges with scholarships. IBA provides computers and bicycles to students who walk long distances to attend school, supporting their academic journey. IBA has also partnered with local schools to give scholarships and educational opportunities for children and youth, especially young girls who are often left behind in educational systems.
Magdalene received an ImaBridge Scholarship, which has changed her life. She was the very first to graduate in all of her generations. ImaBridge Africa…Building Bridges of Love.
In 2008, at the request of one of the college students to whom he ministered, Fr Godwin cooked an authentic Nigerian dish for his parishioners. This little dinner generated funds that inspired five people to travel with him to Nigeria to distribute about $6000 in donations that were raised for scholarships.
ImaBridge Africa empowers communities through education, financial support and sustainable development.
IBA also partners with other local cooperatives and financial institutions to empower the locals. Impact and Achievements: IBA has become a beacon of hope and change among the poorest communities, particularly in rural Nigeria. The organization’s efforts have significantly improved health outcomes and educational opportunities for many individuals and families. Personal sacrifices, individual donations, and involvement in the local community support IBA’s work.
IBA aims to expand its impact globally and seek assistance with grants, bonds, and recurring gifts to further its mission. The organization is committed to positive change and sustainable development, believing that every challenge can be transformed into an opportunity for collaboration, hope, and love.
IBA aims to expand its impact globally and seek assistance with grants, bonds, and recurring gifts to further its mission. The organization is committed to positive change and sustainable development, believing that every challenge can be transformed into an opportunity for collaboration, hope, and love.
Getting involved is as easy as attending a fundraising event, volunteering on our mission trips, or becoming a fundraiser or a partner.
Come and enjoy a fun evening while doing good at the same time. Your support will help fund our Annual Medical Mission Trip where we plan to build 6 medical clinics where we will see up to 600 patients per day. All patients are screened, are examined by a doctor, have lab work done and receive medication for free. This year's Gala Live and Silent Auction Package Donations are looking fantastic, There are a lot that you will be able to bid on. Get your ticket!!!
Clean water in proximity helps to alleviate child labor problems, where children from 7 years of age must walk to streams and rivers close to 4 to 5 miles to fetch contaminated water, a process they often repeat daily before and after school hours. Clean water also saves them from waterborne diseases and childhood mortality.
We are a passionate team driven by purpose and deeply committed to our mission. We seek understanding, build trust and create meaning in our work together.
IBA is a nonprofit 501© (3) charity founded in 2008 at the Newman Center of Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, by Rev. Fr. Godwin N. Asuquo-Ubom, a Nigerian-born, US citizen and a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Rockford, Illinois, USA.
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