Economic Empowerment Manager

• Mar 2023 - Present

Employment Lead

• Jul 2022 - Mar 2023

The Ethiopian Community Development Council (ECDC) was established in 1983. Currently headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, ECDC was initially formed to focus on the needs of a growing Ethiopian population in the Washington, D.C. Metro area. However, ECDC has served newcomers from diverse cultural backgrounds from all over the world. In 1991, ECDC became the first community-based organization authorized by the Department of State to resettle refugees in the US. Since its inception, ECDC has assisted more than 250,000 people including refugees, asylees, and SIV holders.Combined, Virginia and Maryland ACC DC Metro offices serve an estimated 2,000 newcomers per year. Through our various programs, ECDC supports refugees in their journey to create new lives in their new home.VisionA world where oppressed and displaced peoples of all nationalities can find a safe, sustainable home in America.MissionEnable and empower refugees on their path toward building safe, sustainable lives.Our ValuesAt ECDC-ACC, we value Diversity, Empathy, Passion, Community, and Service in all our actions.Our GoalsAcclimate newcomers to the different customs and culture of American society. We will sponsor continual cultural orientation through the workshops we host and the expertise our staff and volunteer share.Provide services and programs that help newcomers become self-sufficient, productive members their communities.We will assist clients as they find their place in the unfamiliar American workforce. We will use individualized case management to address the specific needs of our clients.Foster mutual understanding between immigrants and their new communities through outreach and education. We will participate in and host forums and community events that pertain to the interests of refugees and immigrants. We will develop partnerships with community organizations and educate service providers on the needs of our clients.Source:https://acc-dc.org/about-us/ Show less

Manager

• Jan 2021 - Jul 2021

Office Manager

• Oct 2015 - Jun 2016