Dedicated to mobilizing Eritreans within the diaspora to develop innovative ways of improving our community.
We believe that building a strong Eritrean diaspora requires mobilizing around a nonpartisan community programming agenda.
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Professional Spotlight
February 2026 Professional Spotlight: Aman Mekonen
This month’s spotlight is Aman Mekonen, Owner/Operator of Chick-fil-A Jackson Heights and Woodside in Queens, NY. A proud immigrant and father of three, his journey from the U.S. Army to finance and ultimately entrepreneurship is rooted in service, community, and creating opportunity for others.
#GivingTuesday 2022
Eritrean Diaspora Network is participating in #GivingTuesday, a global day of generosity that will take place on November 29, 2022. Your contribution will support EDN in its work to renew, recharge and revitalize the Eritrean Diaspora community. Donate through...
2023 Annual Scholarship Fundraiser
Here at Eritrean Diaspora Network (EDN), we have a passion and vision for providing access to higher education in our community. Recognizing funding for college is a challenge facing many students, in May 2019, we proudly announced the launch of the EDN Scholarship...