Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2014 12:52:03 -0400
*YPFDJ-NA **6th Annual Northeast Regional Leadership Retreat*
Philadelphia, PA April 10, 2014 - Press Release
YPFDJ North America Northeast region successfully concluded the Sixth
Annual Regional Leadership Training Retreat. Representatives from Boston,
Harrisburg, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. chapters attended
the retreat, which took place April 4 - 6, 2014 in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania.
The retreat focused on consolidating the movement and creating a synergy
among all national efforts. The two-day program included various workshops
and interactive presentations, which were tailored to equip chapter leaders
with the necessary skills to lead their chapters effectively.
Dawit Haile, Head of Organizational and Youth Affairs, Embassy of Eritrea,
Washington D.C., in his opening remarks reminded participants of their
responsibility to carry their father and forefather's legacies by being
conscious and successful citizens. The program, a range of workshops and
presentations, included a special presentation by Sophia Tesfamariam, on
the critically essential topic, Eritrean identity in the Diaspora. Small
group discussions were facilitated by YPFDJ North America Coordinating
Committee (NACC) leaders, where all five chapters had the opportunity to
review the yearly work plan and put strategies in place to implement the
organization's activities. Additional presentations were conducted by
fellow YPFDJ members on consciousness (niqhat) and leadership skills, and
as the national conference host region, national conference planning was
conducted.
During the question and answer sessions, participants asked and debated
about Eritrea's current affair issues; housing projects, elections,
judiciary matters, youth related challenges, democratic process, global
relation and Embassy services.
The YPFDJ-NA Sixth Annual Northeast Regional Leadership Retreat was made
possible by the generous support of the Eritrean Community of Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania.
Eternal glory to our martyrs!
Awet n'Hafash!
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