Dedicated to mobilizing Eritreans within the diaspora to develop innovative ways of improving our community.

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We believe that building a strong Eritrean diaspora requires mobilizing around a nonpartisan community programming agenda.

Civic Engagement

Building the civic capacity of Eritreans in the U.S.

Professional Development

Harnessing our human capital by fostering mentorship and networking within our community.

Recent Arrival Support

Providing services and resources to newly arrived refugees and asylum seekers.

Professional Spotlight

January 2026 Professional Spotlight: Bsrat Mezghebe

This month’s spotlight is Bsrat Mezghebe, debut author of I Hope You Find What You’re Looking For. A proud DC native and daughter of Eritrean immigrants, she writes to preserve and celebrate Eritrean stories through fiction.

Events

Homebuyer Seminar: Your Ultimate Guide to Navigating Homeownership

When it comes to buying a home, it can be hard to know where to start. That’s why EDN partnered with DMV Real Estate Agents Lilly Mail and Selam Eyassu, Patrick Ly (Senior Mortgage Advisor with Union Home Mortgage), and Sarah Anderson (Closing Attorney with Pruitt...

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Awardees of the 2024-2025 EDN Scholarship Fund

The Eritrean Diaspora Scholarship Committee is excited to announce our 2024-2025 EDN Scholarship awardees. This is our sixth year of being able to impact the lives of Eritrean students positively, and we hope to keep it going for many more years. After careful...