The Seminar was opened in English, Tigrinya and Arabic, beginning with
remembrance of our martyrs. The Hall packed with attendance to be a part of
this historic seminar given by Sophia Tesfamariam. As Sophia Tesfamariam
preferred to refer to the event with a more casual term that reflects the
familial atmosphere. Bitsayti Sophia opened by acknowledging the most
immediate national holidays including the 23rd anniversary of Fenkil,
International Women's day on March 8th and the biggest event of this year
25th Anniversary of Hamed dibe Nadew ( Nadew Az.) Then as a lead - into the
topics of the agenda, Human rights and development, she briefed on how our
culture and history make for a uniquely patriotic and proud Diaspora. From
there, the speech moved into a number of matters including freedom of
religion, reduction in cases of transmittable illnesses, the UN,
investment, education, political issues and development in general.
The Eritrean community members in Canada in the city of Vancouver and its
surrounding area have expressed readiness to back the national development
drive. They made the pledge at the public seminar conducted on Sunday
March, 03, 2013. During which extensive briefings were given regarding the
development and economic growth accomplishments being registered in the
Homeland.
The Eritrean community members expressed resolve at a seminar during which
they strongly denounced the psychological warfare formulated by hostile
quarters targeting Eritrea. The community members once again stated the
development accomplishments being registered in the homeland pursued the
national policy of self-reliance, and said that the hostile intention to
weaken our development drive is but an unsuccessful attempted, at last a
very wealthy Seminar fulfilled with optimistic energy.
*Quote of the Day*
"Niqhat doesn't come from a PHD, it comes from passion."
- Sophia Tesfamariam
(*Audio of seminar will be available in full in the days to come. Stay
tuned)*
Thank so much for those who showed up very early, help set-up the sound
system, film gear and decorations as well as the donated merchandise and
refreshments. The Eritrean Cultural Community Centre of Greater Vancouver
as well as YPFDJ - Vancouver, who both had a hand in the organization of
the event, would like to show their appreciation to all those who
contributed to the event, not only monetarily but also by bringing
refreshments, merchandise and of course attending and asking questions. We
look forward to many more successful events like this in the future.
--
Sincerely
*YPFDJ British Columbia Chapter*
YPFDJ Goal and Purpose
- Our goal is to build a strong, conscious and patriotic youth movement.
Our purpose is:
- To raise the awareness and level of organisation of Eritrean youth to
serve our nation
- To reassert the identity, patriotism and unity of Eritrean youth
- To promote the participation of Eritrean Youth in the national
reconstruction of Eritrea as well as guarding the sovereignty of Eritrea
- To enhance the position and influence of Eritrean Youth in their
respective countries of residence.
Received on Wed Mar 06 2013 - 15:19:08 EST
