Preserving ibani culture
and fostering unity
In BIF, we are focused on promoting and preserving our rich cultural heritage, history, community identity, language and traditions, which reinforces a sense of shared belonging to build understanding and bridge divides.
Bonny Island Foundation (B.I.F.) USA and Canada
To project Ibani cultural heritage, language and history, and foster unity and progress in the cultural development of Bonny Kingdom; To provide an avenue for the discussion of cultural issues and dissemination of important information; To raise awareness about cultural issues that are pertinent to Bonny kingdom; To promote unity and progress among the Ibani at home and abroad; To promote educational, scientific and charitable projects in Nigeria and North America; and to encourage mutual understanding between all nationalities and the Bonny Kingdom.
A Bonny Kingdom defined by prosperity, united by heritage, and powered by opportunity.
Ethical principles
- Integrity: Adherence to moral and ethical principles, including honesty and confidentiality.
- Transparency: Being open and clear about our operations, finances, and decision-making to build public trust.
- Accountability: Taking responsibility for actions and commitments to stakeholders, such as donors, communities, and beneficiaries.
Human-centered principles
- Compassion/Empathy: Showing deep concern and understanding for the suffering of others.
- Respect for Diversity: Valuing all people regardless of their background, culture, or beliefs.
- Inclusivity: Ensuring all voices are heard and considered.
- Social Justice and Equity: Working to achieve fair treatment and opportunity for all people.
Operational principles
- Commitment/Passion: Having a strong dedication to the organization’s mission and purpose.
- Collaboration: Working together with other organizations, partners, and community members to maximize impact.
- Innovation: Embracing creativity and new ideas to improve effectiveness and adapt to changing needs.
- Stewardship: Responsibly managing the organization’s resources, including financial, social, and environmental assets.
Impact-oriented principles
- Excellence: Striving for the highest quality in all work and programs.
- Empowerment: Helping individuals and communities develop the skills and resources needed to become self-reliant.
- Sustainability: Ensuring that our efforts and programs can be maintained over the long term, both environmentally and operationally.
Educational Programs
Cultural Awareness
Educational Programs
Cultural Awareness
Celebrating Culture, Inspiring Progress
BIF organizes cultural events to foster unity by bringing our people together to share our common customs and values.
Cultural and Religious Events
BIF organizes cultural events to foster unity by bringing our people together to share our common customs and values. These events also provide opportunities for us to learn and appreciate our culture. They also help to connect our people to their roots, and help preserve our traditions, as well as creating a space for cultural communication and understanding.
Educational Programs
BIF continues to encourage and support educational endeavors and has to date awarded over 70 scholarships to qualified students for tertiary education in the fields of Engineering, Medicine, Law, Business anagement, Journalism, Human Resources, Accounting, just to mention a few; many of whom have already graduated from college/university.
Cultural Awareness
In BIF, we acknowledge that many cultures exist, each with unique traditions, languages, and perspectives, and appreciate how cultural backgrounds influence people’s behaviors, attitudes, and interactions. We know our own cultural values, beliefs, and attitudes and how they might affect our perceptions and actions.
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Relive the most inspiring moments from 2024 Convention. From thought-provoking sessions to cultural celebrations and impactful discussions, our highlight videos capture the energy, ideas, and connections that made the event unforgettable.
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Bonny Island Foundation
Essence
Bonny Island Foundation (BIF) USA/Canada is a US-based not-for-profit organization that works to promote unity among ibani people, and other ethnic nationalities, and to preserve the dignity, language, cultural heritage, values, and traditions of the Ibani people. Our organization also strives to collaborate with our partners worldwide for the progress and global advancement of the Ibani people.
BIF holds annual conventions to celebrate its anniversaries, to connect with its members, other Ibani people, sister organizations, and personalities, and to showcase and promote the Ibani cultural heritage, values, and traditions.
Our foundation engages in other activities that benefit the community in Bonny, Nigeria, Â including but not limited to providing aid and support in the form of awarding scholarships to qualified students for tertiary education, conducting periodic medical outreach programs, distributing food to widows, and indigent families, and recognizing significant figures, who have made significant contributions to the advancement of our community, such as the recent unveiling of the J.A. Green Monument at the 21st-year anniversary event in 2024. This new monument was erected by BIF, over the old one, to commemorate the life and times of Jonathan Adagogo Green (1873 -1905), the 1st Nigerian indigenous photographer of Bonny extraction.
Our foundation engages in other activities that benefit the community in Bonny, Nigeria, including providing aid and support which include but not limited to awarding scholarships to qualified students for tertiary education, conducting periodic medical outreach programs, distributing food to widows, and indigent families, and recognizing significant figures, who have made significant contributions to the advancement of our community, such as the recent unveiling of the J.A. Green Monument at the 21st-year anniversary event in 2024. This monument was rebuilt by BIF to commemorate the life and times of Jonathan Adagogo Green (1873 -1905), the 1st Nigerian indigenous photographer of Bonny extraction.
BIF maintains a strong connection to Bonny Island, a significant cultural hub for the Ibani people in Rivers State, Nigeria.
