Society of Ethiopians in Diaspora

Since 1993, we honor those who inspire & empower communities in #Ethiopia & the Diaspora. We are the Society of Ethiopians Established in the Diaspora.

[Society of Ethiopians in Diaspora @EthioSEED]

#WomenAreTheSEED⁣⁣⁣⁣
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A trailblazer: @ashenafi_meaza, President of the Supreme Court of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.⁣⁣
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[WATCH LIVE] On Sunday, join the convo with Chief Justice Meaza & 8 trailblazers @ our 27th annual gala: https://t.co/aF6nyGNLLO

[TLDR Ethiopia @tldrEthiopia]

An amazing line up of trailblazing women that #Ethiopia gave to the world. Representation matters for young girls to set their goals high! Congrats to @EthioSEED.

[Hammere Gebreyes @HGebreyes]

#womenAreTheSeed @EthioSEED the women recognized at this year’s gala are visionaries, warriors, and trailblazers...all who follow their passion and speak about what is true and what is right... just like you! @ashenafi_meaza @yetnebersh_lftw @DrSenait @JulieMehretu to name a few

[ሄለን Helen Ayalew @AmayeAyaya591]

የዘንድሮ የማኅበረ ግዩራን ዘረ ኢትዮጵያ ተሸላሚ ውድ የኢትዮጵያ ሴቶች እንኳን ደስ አላችሁ!
Congratulations to the phenomenal women honored by SEED. We are proud of you. Keep rocking ladies!
A huge thank you for the organizers @EthioSEED!
#jegnit #Ethiopia

[ETHIOPIA @habersmasher]

@DrSenait @EthioSEED @ashenafi_meaza @yetnebersh_lftw @JulieMehretu @HelenShow @muleta_ledet @TheEbstv Congrats 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[Society of Ethiopians in Diaspora @EthioSEED]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[Mehari KT @SteezyFlexTM]

@DrSenait @EthioSEED @ashenafi_meaza @yetnebersh_lftw @JulieMehretu @HelenShow @muleta_ledet @TheEbstv All spectacular women receiving a well deserved recognition, we thank y’all for being the pioneers, congratulations @DrSenait 🙏

[Dr. Roopa Dhatt @RoopaDhatt]

@DrSenait @EthioSEED @ashenafi_meaza @yetnebersh_lftw @JulieMehretu @HelenShow @muleta_ledet @TheEbstv Inspiration on a Monday: Congrats to trailblazing women
from Ethiopia 🇪🇹! Role models@ for all - and what a diverse range - artists, advocates, athletes.

[Professor Senait Fisseha @DrSenait]

My deepest gratitude to @EthioSEED for honoring me along with @ashenafi_meaza @yetnebersh_lftw @JulieMehretu @HelenShow @muleta_ledet #ColDerartu #profalemtsehay #CaptainAmsale, #EthiopianWomen trailblazing in science, medicine, law, the arts, aerospace, advocacy, media & sports!

[Fitsum Arega @fitsumaregaa]

I’m honored to attend SEED event in #MD #USA, when honoring: 1) ‘Women Winning Trailblazers 2019’ for their outstanding achievements & community services; 2) exceptional High School Graduates. It was highly moving to hear the awardees thank you speech. #womenaretheSEED. #Ethiopia

[Society of Ethiopians in Diaspora @EthioSEED]

Our seventh honoree is Mrs. Ledet Muleta, both a psychiatric nurse and a mental health advocate who aims to change the stigma surrounding mental health and its affect on women in the African Diaspora. Congratulations @muleta_ledet !

#WomenAreTheSEED

[Society of Ethiopians in Diaspora @EthioSEED]

And that concludes our 27th Annual Award Ceremony! Thank you to everyone who attended or tuned in on Facebook Live, and we hope to see you all next year!

[Society of Ethiopians in Diaspora @EthioSEED]

Our ninth and final honoree of the night is Colonel Deratu Tulu Gamechu, a globally praised athlete and role model to Ethiopians everywhere. She has had a positive influence on how Ethiopians are viewed around the world. Congratulations Colonel Deratu Tulu!

#WomanAreTheSEED

[Society of Ethiopians in Diaspora @EthioSEED]

Our eighth honoree is Yetnebersh Negussie. A distinguished attorney, she is also the founder of the Ethiopian Center for Disability and Development. Her work has left a precedent for how disability should be treated. Congratulations Mrs. Negussie!

#WomenAreTheSEED

[Society of Ethiopians in Diaspora @EthioSEED]

Our sixth honoree is Mrs. Helen Mesfin, adored TV personality on her talk show “The Helen Show”. Her show has served a platform that has been invaluable to the ethiopian community, empowering and informing the masses. Congratulations Helen!

#WomenAreTheSEED

[Society of Ethiopians in Diaspora @EthioSEED]

Our fifth honoree is Professor Yalemtshay Mekonnen, the first woman full professor and gold medalist at Addis Ababa University. She has used her expertise in the natural sciences to mentor students around the globe. Congratulations!

#WomenAreTheSEED

[Society of Ethiopians in Diaspora @EthioSEED]

Our fourth adult honoree is Artist Julie Mehretu, world-renowned artist and painter. She has brought aspects of the ethiopian culture to the forefront through her abstract art, and has always demonstrated love for her country. Congratulations @JulieMehretu!

#WomanAreTheSEED

[Society of Ethiopians in Diaspora @EthioSEED]

Our third adult honoree tonight is Captain Amsale Gualu, the first female pilot to be named Captain in the history of the Ethiopian Airlines. Congratulations Captain Gualu!

#WomenAreTheSEED

[Society of Ethiopians in Diaspora @EthioSEED]

Our next award winner is Dr. Senait Fissha, globally acclaimed reproductive rights activist. Congratulations @DrSenait !

#WomenAreTheSEED

[Society of Ethiopians in Diaspora @EthioSEED]

We are now beginning to recognize our adult honorees! First is Chief Justice Maeza Ashenafi! Congratulations @ashenafi_meaza

[Society of Ethiopians in Diaspora @EthioSEED]

Congratulations to student honoree Bezawit Gashe for winning the Aster Assefa Essay Scholarship! This years essays discussed ways that women can be integrated into more leadership roles within the ethiopian community.

#WomenAreTheSEED

[Meaza Ashenafi @ashenafi_meaza]

Honored to be @EthioSEED 2019 honoree and keynote speaker. Speech highlighted on the importance of tapping diverse skill sets available regardless the origin/identity of the owner of the skills.
Congratulations to all the 9 women honorees including @DrSenait