• Written by: Ayodeji Joy Animashaun
• December 12, 2025

Our recent Pledge Day Program that took place on Tuesday December 2nd 2025 “Giving Tuesday” via Zoom, was more than an event — it was a living expression of commitment, healing, creativity, and collective purpose. The Ethiopian World Federation, Incorporated, extends our heartfelt gratitude to every person who helped make this day a success.

From performers and presenters to workshop facilitators, from attendees to donors, from volunteers to behind-the-scenes supporters — this moment was built by all of us, together.

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To Our Performers and Presenters

Much Gratitude for sharing your artistry, passion, and vulnerability. Your music, poetry, art works, movement, visuals, and expression created the emotional heartbeat of the day. You reminded us of the strength and beauty carried within our stories, and how creating can lead to healing.

Artwork by Multi-Disciplinarian Artist, Stella B

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To Our Facilitators

Thank you for offering your wisdom, guidance, and commitment to growth. You gave us tools for learning, reflection, and healing — gifts we will carry long after Pledge Day.

Performance by DayJah Tafari

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To All Attendees

Thank you for showing up with open hearts and open minds. Your presence, participation, and willingness to connect created a sacred space that made this gathering meaningful and memorable.

Artwork by Multi-Disciplinarian Artist, Jahmal Chase. Each piece of Art was accompanied with some spoken word or short poem.

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To Our Donors & Financial Supporters

Your generosity fuels our mission. Sincere Gratitude for believing in the works of The Ethiopian World Federation, Incorporated, and for supporting our continued efforts to unite, grow, heal, uplift, and strengthen our global community. Your contributions help sustain our operations and expand our impact, and for this we are deeply grateful.

“Grateful” by Musician, Dentah Fari

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To Our Organizers, Volunteers & Behind-the-Scenes Contributors

Thank you for your dedication, planning, and commitment. Your unseen work — from coordination to logistics to technical support — built the foundation for a successful day.

Artwork by Multi-Disciplinarian Artist, Mary A Adepoju AKA “D” Artists

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Together, We Created Something Powerful

Pledge Day became a reminder of what is possible when our community stands together with intention. Whether you contributed your time, your talent, your presence, or your financial support, please know that your role was essential — and deeply appreciated. We look forward to building on this momentum with you as we continue the work of unity, healing, and upliftment.

If you were not able to attend our beautiful Pledge Day Program, then we hope you were able to feel the spirit of the day with this blog post showcasing some of the many talents of the day. Our Fundraising goal is $10,000 +. Donations are still welcome and ongoing year round. As a membership organization and a nonprofit, TEWFINC relies heavily on donations to sustain its work, programs, and global mission. At present, our International Executive Council (IEC) officers have been personally covering many of our operational and administrative costs — a model that is not sustainable. So we ask you to consider donating today. Your donation helps ensure that we continue to grow, serve, and build with stability and strength. CLICK TO DONATE

With gratitude and RAspect, The Ethiopian World Federation, Incorporated.

#FederationRising  #RisingTheFederation #TEWFINC

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For the EWF, Pledge Day is every day — a daily commitment to ourselves, our collective community, and our global family.”