Social Action
Naïde Obiang is committed to advancing practical actions that foster individual and collective well-being. Through peacebuilding strategies, interpretation, and community engagement, she seeks to build bridges across cultures, promote dialogue and understanding, and cultivate spaces where dignity, hope, and collective resilience can flourish.
Project ELIKYA
Obiang interprets in Lingala.
She helps people understand one another.
She engages in peacebuilding.
She writes about transformation.
And currently she serves on the board of a community initiative called Project ELIKYA.
Elikya means “hope” in Lingala, a Bantu language widely spoken in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of the Congo.
Project ELIKYA is a culturally responsive initiative dedicated to promoting healthy relationships, emotional and mental well-being, family harmony, and collaborative decision-making within the African immigrant community in the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area. By creating spaces for dialogue, education, and mutual support, the project seeks to strengthen families and foster healthier, more resilient communities.
As a member of the Board of Directors, Obiang supports the strategic vision and community engagement efforts of Project ELIKYA. Her role includes contributing to conversations around conflict resolution, communication, advocacy, and culturally grounded approaches that help individuals and families navigate challenges while strengthening social cohesion.
For more information, please contact
Project ELIKYA
info@projectelikya.org
+1 (443)734-1115
www.projectelikya.org