Arlington, Va. (Nov. 7) – ECDC is deeply concerned by recent decisions by DHS to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and the public messaging suggesting that conditions in South Sudan have stabilized. This is a misreading of the situation. Conflict, displacement, and severe hunger continue to endanger civilians. The United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan recently warned of escalating violence, political instability, and increasing human rights violations. While the 2018 cease-fire offered hope, the reality remains far from peaceful and continues to endanger civilians.
Arlington, VA – (October 31, 2025) – The White House is slated to publish today a refugee admissions goal of 7,500 for Fiscal Year 2026, marking a significant reduction in the number of refugees who will be offered resettlement opportunities in the United States.
We are saddened by the passing of Dr. Minasse Haile, a statesman, diplomat, and scholar who dedicated his life to public service. Born in Hararghe, eastern Ethiopia, in 1930, he rose to become a trusted adviser to Emperor Haile Selassie I, serving as Minister of Information and Tourism, Ambassador to the United States, and later as Ethiopia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Arlington, Va. (Sept. 10) – ECDC extends warm Ethiopian New Year greetings to the people of Ethiopia. This season of renewal calls for peace, harmony, and collaboration to secure a brighter future for the nation.
Arlington, Va. – (8.29.25) This Labor Day, ECDC celebrates the hard work and resilience of refugees and immigrants who contribute daily to the strength of our nation’s workforce and communities.
Arlington, VA (August 29) —ECDC today announced the successful distribution of emergency food assistance to 360 households in Kola Tembien, a rural district in the Central Tigray Region of northern Ethiopia, an area severely impacted by conflict, displacement, and prolonged drought. Each household, from Yaker and Tsetsere Zones, received 25 kilograms of corn, providing vital relief to families facing acute food shortages.
Arlington, Va. (August 6, 2025) – The Ethiopian Community Development Council (ECDC) mourns the tragic loss of at least 68 migrants and expresses deep concern for the 74 others reported missing after a boat carrying approximately 154 individuals, believed to be Ethiopian nationals, capsized off Yemen’s southern coast. This devastating incident, confirmed by the United Nations International Organization for Migration (IOM), highlights the extreme dangers faced by migrants forced to undertake perilous smuggling routes.
Arlington, VA (July 3, 2025) – As we look forward to celebrating Independence Day with family and friends, ECDC calls for a more complete and honest reflection of what it means to be an American.
Arlington, VA (June 20) – On World Refugee Day, ECDC stands in solidarity with millions of displaced individuals around the globe and urges the administration and the international community to fulfill their moral and legal responsibilities to protect those fleeing persecution, conflict, and violence.
Arlington, Va. (June 18) – Juneteenth honors Black resilience, liberation, and triumph. We commemorate generations of Black Americans who endured slavery, fought for emancipation, and built thriving communities despite oppression. Their courage not only changed history but also paved the way for all those who have sought freedom and dignity in the United States. We continue to support their ongoing efforts to move forward.