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November Mentorship Spotlight: Bahrenegash Getachew & Abenet Micheal
As you may know, the Eritrean Diaspora Network launched a Professional Mentorship Program last year. We are thrilled with the program’s success and are opening up enrollment for the upcoming year! EDN will be accepting applications for the 2016 Mentorship Program...
October Professional Spotlight: Daniel Ghilwet
For this month’s professional spotlight we are featuring Daniel Ghilwet. Dan is an associate at JPMorgan Chase, and also serves as an acting member of EDN's Professional Development Group. Learn more about Dan and his background. Could you briefly explain some of your...
September Professional Spotlight: Yodit Tewolde
This month’s professional spotlight features Yodit Tewolde. Yodit is a criminal defense attorney and legal columnist/analyst. Learn more about Yodit and her work as an attorney: Could you briefly explain some of your responsibilities in your current career role? I'm a...
“A Treacherous Journey: The Horn of Africa’s Migration Crisis”: An Event Summary
On June 28, 2015 the Eritrean Diaspora Network (EDN) hosted a panel discussion titled “A Treacherous Journey: The Horn of Africa’s Migration Crisis.” The event was held at the Shaw Library in Washington DC, and involved four panelists: Semhar Araia (Semai Consulting/...
August Professional Spotlight: Merih Ocbazghi
This month’s professional spotlight features Merih Ocbazghi. Merih is a Management Consultant with The Boston Consulting Group, as well as an MBA Student at the Kellogg School of Management in Chicago, IL. He is also involved with the Eritrean Diaspora Network's...
May 24th Is About Unity, So Be Kind To Your Compatriots
For a people that sacrificed so much to guarantee their right to self-determination, May 24th will always occupy a special place in the hearts of Eritreans around the world. There is no need to detail the burdens that were borne by an entire generation to achieve an...
The Refugee Crisis: When Will It End?
Tragedy on the Mediterranean: Part II Last October, in this very blog, we wrote an article in memory of the lives lost at Lampedusa. Our main point was that the tragedy that occurred on that island’s shores was not only reflected in the hundreds of Eritrean lives...
In at Least 22 States, Your Student Debt Could Cost You Your Job
In at least 22 states, your student loan debt could wind up costing you more than your monthly bill – it could cost you your job. Across the country, a growing number of jobs don’t just require a college degree, but also a professional license or certificate. These...
Eritreans in America: Getting Engaged Closer to ‘Home’
The Eritrean Diaspora Network (EDN) is committed to mobilizing around a non-partisan community agenda. One of EDN’s programming pillars is the Civic Engagement Workgroup, which is committed to building the civic capacity of Eritrean-Americans, by educating members of...
Reflections on the Power of Eritrean Women
A History Worth Celebrating There can be little doubt that International Women’s Day is a time of appreciative reflection for Eritreans around the world. Women played an important role in the struggle for independence, both on the frontline, and within the...