In Houston, a community is coming together to create a lasting home for Esan culture, education, and service. The United Esan Organization Inc. (Houston) and the Esan Women Association (Houston) are launching the Esan Cultural Center. This community center will serve Esan families and the Houston community at large. The dream is one step closer to reality - we acquired 2.145 acres of land with plans to break ground by March of 2026. Help us transform this land into a family-friendly home for culture, education and community programs.

Why this center matters

✨ Preserve and Educate - An Esan museum and cultural center where young and old can learn about the Esan language, arts, and history.

✨ Empower our people - A hub for programs that empower our youth, families, and entrepreneurs with the training and mentorship they need to reach economic independence.

✨ Serve the underserved - A home for food drives, scholarships, school supply giveaways, health initiatives, and safety programs that serve Esan and Houston residents that need it most.

✨ Bridge cultures - A home for intergenerational conversations, school relationships, and collaborations with other Houston communities.

What we've already accomplished

• Land acquired- 2.145 acres of land in Houston for Esan Cultural Center

• History of providing scholarships to Esan students both in Nigeria and Houston.

• Delivering Food-Assistance through Houston Food Bank and directly to communities in Edo State Nigeria.

• Supporting Education- Distribution of school furniture and building new toilets for school in Edo State Nigeria.

• Improving Public Health- Distributing PPEs to help fight against Covid19 in Houston.

The Esan Cultural Center — what your gift funds

- Site work - develop the land faster with construction ready in 2026.

- Infrastructure of multi-purpose center hall/building, classrooms, and Esan museum.

- Galleries/exhibit halls and rooms for cultural events/clubs and gatherings/meetings.

- Operational funds for maintaining programs, yearly scholarships, service to the people.

Milestones and Timeline

Timeline / Milestones:

- Site Acquisition: 2.145 acres acquired

- March, 2026: Targeted groundbreaking.

- 2026-2027 Construction: Initial Buildout of primary structures (hall, classrooms, museum facility)

- 2027 and beyond: Celebratory openings, regular activities, and growth of services.

Our goal

- GoFundMe goal: $100,000 to cover essential early-stage costs (permits, design, initial site work, exhibit development) and to accelerate groundbreaking in March 2026.

Why your support matters

- Your donation funds the critical, groundbreaking work that unlocks the next construction steps.

- Contributions help create a lasting cultural ecosystem that enriches the Houston community and preserves Esan heritage for generations.

- Every donation, no matter the size, moves us closer to a tangible center that people can visit, learn from, and celebrate.

How to donate and groundbreaking. Donate here on GoFundMe (every dollar helps).

- Share this campaign with friends, family, colleagues, and local groups.

- website: www.ueohouston.org

Zelle : [email redacted]

Updates and transparency

- We'll post regular updates with milestones, land and design progress, and events.

- We'll publicly share how funds are allocated and the impact of every donation.

What supporters receive

- Public acknowledgment on our website and GoFundMe updates.

- Invitations to groundbreaking and opening events.

- Sponsor recognition on center signage and exhibition spaces (for larger gifts, with naming opportunities).

Together, we can turn 2.145 acres of Houston land into a thriving center for Esan heritage, education, and service. Your generosity will empower generations, strengthen families, and inspire cross-cultural understanding across our city. Thank you for helping us build a legacy that honors groundbreakingness and offers a hopeful light on the future.

For further information, please contact Engr. Jude Daudu, President: (713) [phone redacted] and Dr. Henry Ohen, Fundraising Committee Chair: (281) [phone redacted].