Anambra State Association Norway


We are a non-profit community-based organization representing people from Anambra State, Nigeria, living in Norway. Our mission is to promote cultural heritage, strengthen social connections, support community development, and contribute to humanitarian and developmental projects in Anambra State.

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Our Mission


To unite and empower individuals of Anambra origin living in Norway by promoting cultural heritage, encouraging community participation, supporting social well-being, and contributing to sustainable development efforts in both Norway and Anambra State, Nigeria.

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A mural depicts a tree with a trunk and branches, creatively painted on a textured wall. Above the tree, large, bold letters read 'SAVE NATURE SAVE CULTURE' with the words 'NATURE' and 'CULTURE' prominently displayed in green and yellow, respectively. The background features a natural setting with trees visible above the wall.
A mural depicts a tree with a trunk and branches, creatively painted on a textured wall. Above the tree, large, bold letters read 'SAVE NATURE SAVE CULTURE' with the words 'NATURE' and 'CULTURE' prominently displayed in green and yellow, respectively. The background features a natural setting with trees visible above the wall.

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Cultural Festivals, Workshops

Youth Empowerment

Community Engagement Services

We promote Igbo culture, support unity, and enhance community participation through various initiatives.

Cultural Festivals
A cultural performance is taking place with a large group of people forming a circle. A performer in the center is dressed in traditional colorful attire and adorned with an ornate headdress. The crowd surrounding them is engaged, raising their arms and appearing to participate actively. The audience watches intently in the background.
A cultural performance is taking place with a large group of people forming a circle. A performer in the center is dressed in traditional colorful attire and adorned with an ornate headdress. The crowd surrounding them is engaged, raising their arms and appearing to participate actively. The audience watches intently in the background.

Celebrating our heritage through vibrant events and traditional performances for all ages.

A community gathering scene with a group of people seated and standing under a rustic shelter. The people are dressed in vibrant, colorful clothing with intricate patterns. Some women have baskets balanced on their heads. In the background, traditional thatched-roof houses are visible, as well as several children standing and watching.
A community gathering scene with a group of people seated and standing under a rustic shelter. The people are dressed in vibrant, colorful clothing with intricate patterns. Some women have baskets balanced on their heads. In the background, traditional thatched-roof houses are visible, as well as several children standing and watching.
A group of people are participating in a communal activity outdoors, possibly a cultural or traditional event. They are dressed in colorful clothing, with several wearing skirts, headscarves, and jewelry. The setting is a natural landscape with mountains and trees in the background, indicating a rural or village environment.
A group of people are participating in a communal activity outdoors, possibly a cultural or traditional event. They are dressed in colorful clothing, with several wearing skirts, headscarves, and jewelry. The setting is a natural landscape with mountains and trees in the background, indicating a rural or village environment.
Educational Workshops

Empowering individuals with knowledge about culture, language, and integration into Norwegian society.

Supporting charitable projects in Anambra, bridging the gap between the diaspora and home.

Youth Empowerment

Cultural Heritage

Explore our vibrant community events and cultural celebrations in Norway.

A festive outdoor gathering with a focus on cultural attire and traditional activities. Several individuals are dressed in colorful and patterned clothing, engaging in a celebration. One person is prominently holding a decorative container with flowers and grass. A diverse group of people seems to be enjoying the event.
A festive outdoor gathering with a focus on cultural attire and traditional activities. Several individuals are dressed in colorful and patterned clothing, engaging in a celebration. One person is prominently holding a decorative container with flowers and grass. A diverse group of people seems to be enjoying the event.
A large group of people participate in an outdoor festival or cultural event. Many individuals wear colorful, traditional attire with vibrant patterns, and some hold musical instruments. The atmosphere is lively and communal, with people gathered closely together, and a tree adorned with flags or decorations stands prominently in the center. In the background, a modern building is under construction against a backdrop of mountains and blue sky.
A large group of people participate in an outdoor festival or cultural event. Many individuals wear colorful, traditional attire with vibrant patterns, and some hold musical instruments. The atmosphere is lively and communal, with people gathered closely together, and a tree adorned with flags or decorations stands prominently in the center. In the background, a modern building is under construction against a backdrop of mountains and blue sky.
A group of people participates in a cultural parade or gathering, wearing traditional clothing and carrying wooden paddles. The attire includes woven hats and garments with intricate designs. There are spectators in the background observing the event, with some people capturing the moment on their phones.
A group of people participates in a cultural parade or gathering, wearing traditional clothing and carrying wooden paddles. The attire includes woven hats and garments with intricate designs. There are spectators in the background observing the event, with some people capturing the moment on their phones.
A group of people is participating in a traditional cultural procession. Two young children are dressed in vibrant traditional attire with elaborate floral headdresses, leading the group. The older participants, wearing white lace garments, accompany them. The setting appears to be an outdoor area with foliage in the background and a stone wall.
A group of people is participating in a traditional cultural procession. Two young children are dressed in vibrant traditional attire with elaborate floral headdresses, leading the group. The older participants, wearing white lace garments, accompany them. The setting appears to be an outdoor area with foliage in the background and a stone wall.

Community Projects

Empowering Anambra diaspora through cultural and social initiatives.

A large group of people gathers in an open outdoor space, engaging in what appears to be a community dance or social gathering. Many participants are dressed in traditional or cultural attire, with some wearing hats and scarves. The background shows a modern building surrounded by trees and shrubs.
A large group of people gathers in an open outdoor space, engaging in what appears to be a community dance or social gathering. Many participants are dressed in traditional or cultural attire, with some wearing hats and scarves. The background shows a modern building surrounded by trees and shrubs.
Cultural Festivals

Our cultural festivals celebrate Igbo heritage, fostering unity and participation among community members in Norway while connecting with our roots and promoting cultural awareness.

A joyful group of people is gathered at a cultural event. A person dressed in elaborate traditional attire, adorned with floral and intricate headpieces, is at the center. The surrounding individuals are smiling and appear to be celebrating. The atmosphere is festive, with colorful decorations.
A joyful group of people is gathered at a cultural event. A person dressed in elaborate traditional attire, adorned with floral and intricate headpieces, is at the center. The surrounding individuals are smiling and appear to be celebrating. The atmosphere is festive, with colorful decorations.
Youth Empowerment

We provide youth empowerment programs aimed at enhancing skills, building confidence, and encouraging active participation in both Norwegian society and the Anambra community.