Department of Community Affairs Leadership
Meet the team guiding EMRD’s mission to strengthen unity, representation, and collaboration among Eritrea’s diverse ethnic and faith communities.
Department Director
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Director of Community Affairs
Oversees EMRD’s ethnic and inter-community relations, ensuring fairness, inclusion, and unity across all regions. Leads coordination between community heads, mediates conflicts, and represents EMRD in national peace and development initiatives.
Contact DepartmentCommunity Leadership Team
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Head of Tigre Affairs
Serves as liaison to the Tigre community, coordinating EMRD projects and ensuring fair representation, education access, and inter-community cooperation.
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Head of Rashaida Affairs
Leads engagement with Rashaida communities, ensuring cultural respect, economic empowerment, and strong participation in EMRD programs.
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Head of Afar Affairs
Represents Afar interests in EMRD, coordinating coastal development, education, and social unity projects.
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Head of Saho Affairs
Strengthens Saho community engagement, youth empowerment, and collaboration with neighboring regions.
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Head of Beja (Hedareb) Affairs
Represents Beja communities, ensuring inclusion and equitable access to EMRD programs across border areas.
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Head of Nara Affairs
Works with the Nara community on education, peacebuilding, and cross-border cooperation programs.
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Head of Bilen Affairs
Promotes unity among Bilen Muslims and Christians through inclusive education and development initiatives.
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Head of Kunama Affairs
Represents Kunama communities in EMRD programs, emphasizing agricultural development and women’s empowerment.
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Head of Jeberti Affairs
Serves as representative for Jeberti communities, supporting education and inter-community cooperation projects.
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Head of Christian & Inter-Community Affairs
Serves as EMRD’s primary bridge to Christian (especially Tigrinya) and other non-Muslim communities. Fosters trust and mutual understanding through continuous dialogue with church, civic, and community leaders. Promotes peaceful resolution of misunderstandings and advocates for unity through interfaith collaboration. Represents EMRD in national and humanitarian forums, coordinating joint programs that advance respect, inclusion, and shared service to the nation. Advises the Director of Community Affairs on inter-community relations and documents lessons that strengthen EMRD’s commitment to lasting peace and cooperation.
Join Us in Building Unity and Inclusion
Support EMRD’s Department of Community Affairs in promoting unity, equity, and national harmony among Eritrea’s diverse communities. Together, we can strengthen understanding and shared progress.