IHAV × Omenka App
Become an Omenka App Student Ambassador
Help keep the Igbo language alive on your campus. Join a network of students sharing Igbo words, proverbs, music and culture through the Omenka App, a volunteer programme of Indigenous Hands and Voices (IHAV).
Why this matters
Every language carries a people’s heritage
IHAV is a U.S. non-profit research organization working with minority and endangered languages, both signed and spoken. Our commitment is “to document, promote, and preserve the indigenous and endangered linguistic and cultural heritages” of communities around the world.
Igbo is rich in proverbs, stories, music and tradition, yet fewer young people are learning to read, write and speak it fluently. Student Ambassadors help change that, one campus and one conversation at a time.
About the Omenka App
Omenka is a community app that celebrates Igbo language, culture and people. It includes an Igbo–English dictionary with pronunciation, the Igbo calendar, proverbs, poems, stories and classic Igbo music.
The role
What Student Ambassadors do
01
Spread the word
Introduce the Omenka App to classmates, student unions and cultural associations on your campus.
02
Share Igbo content
Post Igbo words of the day, proverbs and music on your social media and campus groups.
03
Host culture activities
Run proverb challenges, word games, music sessions and Igbo calendar celebrations.
04
Support new learners
Help friends who want to learn or improve their Igbo get started with the app.
05
Give feedback
Collect suggestions from students and help the team make Omenka better.
06
Represent IHAV
Be a voice for language preservation and multilingualism in your community.
What you gain
Benefits
- Certificate of service from IHAV
- Letter of recommendation for outstanding ambassadors
- Leadership, marketing and community-building experience
- Mentorship and a network of linguists and cultural advocates
- A feature on IHAV and Omenka App channels
- Early access to new Omenka App features
Who can apply
Requirements
- Currently enrolled at a university, polytechnic or college
- Passionate about Igbo language and culture (learners are welcome; you don’t need to be fluent)
- Active on campus and/or social media
- Able to commit about 3–5 hours a month
- Owns a smartphone with the Omenka App installed
How it works
Three simple steps
1
Apply
Fill out the short application form and tell us about yourself and your campus.
2
Get onboarded
Join an orientation session and receive your ambassador toolkit.
3
Represent
Run activities, share content and send a short monthly update.
Ready to represent your language?
Applications are open to students who want to help preserve and promote Igbo.
Questions? Email info@i-hav.org