In the continuous pursuit to strengthen the effort of serving Eritrea and
Eritreans, a historical initiative took place in Dallas/Fort Worth on
Saturday, December 13th, 2014. Eritrean community organizers from Dallas,
Austin, New Orleans and Houston came together for the 1st regional workshop
under the theme “Harmony in Vision - Vanguard for Action”. "Qnit Hasab-
Merih Tegbar" The all day workshop focused on creating cross generational
and organizational synergy as well as articulating Eritreans shared vision
and action plan. The workshop began insightful presentations given by
representatives of the embassy of Eritrea in Washington, D.C. Dawit Haile
and Hadnet Keleta followed by a group discussion amongst participants
regarding the following topics:
1. Retain and promote the Eritrean culture and identity
2. Raise societies level of awareness
3. Encourage a dynamic and successful Eritrean citizenry
4. Serve Eritrea and Eritrean Communities
Eritreans in Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, Houston and New Orleans continue to
realize the significance of their role in ensuring we continue to build a
strong community. The event displayed the emerging growth of YPFDJ, PFDJ,
PFDJ II, NUEW, and Mekete in the Southern Region. In the end participants
were given an overall perspective of the mission and vision of our future.
On the following day Sunday December 14 seminar on current affairs of the
state of Eritrea was given to the public. Mr. Dawit Haile addressed the
audience Eritrea's bright future the opportunities and the challenges that
need to be concurred. Ms. Hadnet on her part discussed the state of
Eritrean organizations in the diaspora via a vis PFDJ as vanguard idea. At
the end the audience had the chance to ask questions and to address their
opinions.
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http://youtu.be/CzK-PKhmz7c
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https://plus.google.com/photos/116024098560826112288/albums/6093824035680463489
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-YPFDJ Dallas
Received on Thu Dec 18 2014 - 01:11:08 EST