Cllr Anna Mbachu Receives 2024 National Diaspora Merit Award for Philanthropy

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Renowned clinician, politician, and philanthropist, Cllr Anna Mbachu, has been honoured with the prestigious 2024 National Diaspora Merit Award in the philanthropist category. The award ceremony took place in Abuja, Nigeria, during the recently concluded Diaspora Week, celebrating the exceptional contributions of Nigerians living abroad.





Cllr Anna Mbachu is widely recognized for her tireless efforts in empowering widows and providing education to orphaned girls through her charity, the Anna Mbachu Foundation. Her personal experiences as a widow and an orphan have deeply influenced her mission, driving her to support those who face similar challenges.

About the Anna Mbachu Foundation

The Anna Mbachu Foundation is dedicated to uplifting the lives of orphans and widows, particularly in the Igbo-speaking South East Nigeria. The foundation offers educational support to orphaned girls, ensuring they receive free education up to the secondary level to protect them from child abuse and other societal vices. Additionally, the foundation empowers widows economically, helping them to become self-reliant through business support grants and capacity-building training.

Since its inception, the foundation has made significant strides, including:

  • Distribution of Christmas hampers to elderly citizens in the UK for over six years.
  • Economic empowerment programs benefiting 15 widows in Southern Nigeria with business support grants.



Cllr Anna Mbachu’s Journey and Vision

Cllr Anna Mbachu's journey is one of resilience and dedication. Balancing her roles as a mother, clinician with the National Health Service, and politician, she has served as the Mayor of Waltham Forest Borough, East London, and currently holds the position of an elected councilor. Her leadership extends to various socio-cultural organizations where she continues to advocate for the less privileged.

The foundation’s vision is to become a beacon of strength for orphaned girls and widows, providing them with the tools and support necessary to lead independent and successful lives. Despite facing challenges such as lack of funds, Cllr Anna Mbachu remains committed to making a positive impact through her foundation.



Recognition and Future Plans

Receiving the National Diaspora Merit Award is a testament to Cllr Anna Mbachu’s unwavering commitment to philanthropy. She expresses gratitude for the recognition and pledges to continue her efforts in supporting and empowering those in need.




For more information about Cllr Anna Mbachu and the Anna Mbachu Foundation, visit the foundation's YouTube channel for an insightful introduction to their work: [https://youtu.be/2YecSs3OSZw].





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