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February 2021 Professional Spotlight: Dr. Eden Haile
February 2021 Spotlight: Eden Haile, DO This month’s spotlight features Dr. Eden Haile, a pediatric resident in New Orleans, Louisiana. Read more to learn about Dr. Haile and her work. Could you briefly explain some of your responsibilities in your current career...
January 2021 Professional Spotlight: Anis Fereja
This month’s professional spotlight features cinematographer and owner of VIISIONS Productions, Anis Fereja. Learn more about Anis and his path to entrepreneurship. Could you briefly explain some of your responsibilities in your current career role? As a...
December 2020 Professional Spotlight: Dr. ChiChi Berhane M.D., MBA
This month’s professional spotlight features Dr. ChiChi Berhane, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon as well as owner of Tailor Made Looks Institute of Plastic Surgery & MedSpa. Read this month’s spotlight to learn more about Dr. Berhane, his work, and his path...
#GivingTuesday 2020
On December 1, 2020 we'll unite for a worldwide celebration of generosity. People around the globe will come together giving their voice, time, money, goods, and advocacy to support communities and causes in recognition of #GivingTuesday. As we embark on the season of...
Annual Thanksgiving Eve Fundraiser
Join us on November 25th for a special virtual edition of our Annual Thanksgiving Eve Fundraiser on IG Live. In addition to supporting EDN's broad programing in the upcoming year, a portion of proceeds from this year's fundraiser will also be used to purchase coats...
Ellal with EDN Virtual Spotlight Edition with November Spotlight Mez
This month we will be sitting down with our November Spotlight Mez to learn all about the inspiration behind his podcast Mez Drink and Chill. Mez will be interviewed by Semii, an artist and brand architect. Join us on IG Live Sunday November 15, 2020 at 11 AM PST /2...
November 2020 Professional Spotlight: Mez Kidane
This month’s professional spotlight features Mez Kidane, the creator, producer, and host of the podcast Mez Drinks and Chill. Read this month’s spotlight to learn more about Mez and his work! Could you briefly explain some of your responsibilities in your current...
Ellal with EDN Virtual Spotlight Edition with EriWellBeing Founders Rut Semere and Mikal Woldu
Join us for a mental health conversation on burnout & boundaries with our October Spotlights - founders of Eriwellbeing Ruthie Semere and Mikal Woldu. Ruthie is a Digital Media Strategist and also a trained self-development coach. Mikal is a scholar and...
October 2020 Professional Spotlights: Mikal Woldu and Rut Semere
This month’s professional spotlights feature Ruthie and Mikal, founders of Eriwellbeing. Mikal is a scholar and community builder. She recently received her PhD in Anthropology. Ruthie is a Digital Media Strategist and also a trained self-development coach. Read this...
Awardees of the 2020-2021 EDN Scholarship Fund
The Eritrean Diaspora Scholarship Committee is excited to announce our 2020-2021 awardees. After careful review of sixty nine applicants, six were selected to receive scholarships in the amount of $2000. Here are their stories and their expressed gratitude to our...