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Press Statement December 19, 2025

Statement on the Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopia

Arlington, Va. (12.19.25) – The Ethiopian Community Development Council (ECDC) raises serious concerns regarding the decision by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ethiopian nationals. This decision carries significant implications, particularly in light of the apparent inconsistency between DHS’s stated justification and the U.S. government’s own assessments of conditions in Ethiopia.

Stories November 25, 2025

ECDC Celebrates Refugees’ First Thanksgiving in Denver, Arlington and Houston

Arlington, Va. (Nov. 24) – ECDC’s branch offices in Denver, Colorado; the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area; and Houston, Texas, celebrated Thanksgiving this past weekend with their annual Refugees’ First Thanksgiving events, drawing hundreds of newly arrived refugee families from Afghanistan, Ukraine, El Salvador, Ethiopia, and other countries for evenings of food, culture, and community connection.

Press Statement November 10, 2025

Statement on the Situation in South Sudan

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.

Stories October 9, 2025

ECDC Completes Sa’asee Secondary School Restoration

Arlington, Va. (October 2025) – Sa’asee Secondary School, which serves more than 700 students and was destroyed during the Tigray war, has been fully rebuilt at a cost exceeding 4.5 million Birr, marking a major milestone in restoring education in the region. The reconstruction was made possible through the support of the Ethiopian Community Development Council (ECDC) and implemented by its subsidiary, the Axumite Heritage Foundation, based in Axum.

Stories October 1, 2025

ECDC Donates Over 150 million Birr in Educational Materials to Schools

Arlington, Va. (Sept 30, 2025) – The Ethiopian Community Development Council (ECDC) today donated educational resources valued at more than 150 million Ethiopian birr to schools and universities in Tigray, northern Ethiopia following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tigray Bureau of Education.

Press Statement September 22, 2025

Honoring Dr. Minasse Haile

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.

Press Statement September 10, 2025

Ethiopian New Year Statement

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.

Press Statement August 29, 2025

ECDC Provides Emergency Food Assistance to 360 Households in Kola Tembien, Tigray

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.