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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...
Happy Valentine's Day
Does anyone actually like Valentine's Day? Whether you're married to "The One" or find yourself as single as can be, Valentine's Day can be just a huge let down. Couples often set high, unrealistic expectations, while single people are forced to celebrate something...
Eritreans and Immigration Reform in United States
Over 50 years ago Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. challenged us to be conscious of the phenomenon of globalization and its role in the eradication of racial justice and economic equality, telling us that “all mankind is tied together; all life is interrelated, and we are...
Happy 2015!
Happy New Year to all of our fantastic readers! As amazing as 2014 was for us here at the Eritrean Diaspora Network, we are even more excited to see what 2015 has in store! Many people take the New Year as an opportunity to reflect on their past twelve months, and to...
EDN in Transition: A Year in Review
2014 has been a good year for the Eritrean Diaspora Network (EDN). Our organization’s level of activity has rapidly increased over the last twelve months, as we have fully transitioned into an “action-oriented” group capable of maintaining a consistent level of...
Who’s Down for Mike Brown? The African Diaspora and Racialized Policing
Events of the last several weeks have served as poignant reminder (if we really needed one) that race and racial tensions remains a central feature of American social and political life. The deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner, and the failure of grand juries in...
December Fundraising Update
Wow! We are sincerely humbled by the outpour of support we received these past few weeks by Eritreans and friends of Eritreans in the diaspora. As this was our first targeted organizational fundraising effort, the outcome was difficult to predict, but were blown...