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/...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
