TPN Ashenda Fundraiser
Welcome to our first TPN-sponsored Ashenda celebration! Join us virtually for TPN’s inaugural Ashenda festivities as we celebrate our history, culture, and the heroism of our women across the globe! We are grateful that you are celebrating this women’s holiday with Tegaru Professionals Network (TPN), and we thank you for your support of our programming.
Video: Virtual Ashenda Guayla
The footage from our Virtual Ashenda Guayla held on August 30th, 2020 is now available for viewing! The video is just a glimpse of the amazing time we had while virtually celebrating the holiday with our fellow Tegaru across the globe. We hope you enjoy it!
We would also like to thank everyone who has donated to the Tegaru Professionals Network (TPN) during our Ashenda Fundraiser in support of our programming.
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TPN Ashenda Promotion
Happy Ashenda! Ruhus Beal Ashenda to you all! As we celebrate this year’s Ashenda at home, each and every one of you are encouraged to virtually celebrate with TPN on Sunday, August 30th @ 8:00 PM EST! We are ready! Are you?!
Click HERE to purchase your tickets! See you there!
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About Ashenda
Ashenda (also referred to as Ayni Wari in Axum and Maria in Adigrat), is a unique cultural Tigrayan holiday coinciding with the celebration of the upcoming new year (Qudus Yohannes) in September. According to religious oral history, the three-day long tradition dates back to the age in which the population primarily followed the teachings of the old testament. The festivities are mostly celebrated by girls and young unmarried women. The festival occurs every year around August 16th to 26th. This tradition, widely celebrated around the world today, originated in the modern-day Tigrinya-speaking regions of Ethiopia and Eritrea. The holiday showcases to the world the depth of our historical traditions, our beautiful culture, and the powerful role that women play in Tigrayan life.
Calendar of Activities
TPN will be accepting donations for the Ashenda Fundraiser from August 16th to August 31st, 2020 via the TPN website and Eventbrite page. During these two weeks, TPN will host the following activities:
August 16th: FUNDRAISING BEGINS
August 17th: ASHENDA INSTAGRAM GIVEAWAY #1
TPN has partnered with Tigrayan-owned & women-owned businesses for our giveaways. Stay tuned for details on how you can be a lucky winner!
August 21st - 24th: INSTAGRAM TAKEOVER
Tune in to @tegarupn on Instagram to interact with Tigrayan women across the globe who will host TPN’s Instagram and show us how they celebrate Ashenda as we learn what this holiday means to them.
August 24th: ASHENDA INSTAGRAM GIVEAWAY #2
TPN has partnered with Tigrayan-owned & women-owned businesses for our giveaways. Stay tuned for details on how you can be a lucky winner!
August 30th: VIRTUAL ASHENDA GUAYLA (8:00 pm EST)
Join us via Zoom for a night to bring the Tigrayan community together in celebrating women empowerment. Enjoy guest speakers and cultural music in a virtual room with your fellow Tegaru across North America.
Purpose of Fundraiser
TPN is dedicated to creating an environment that educates and empowers Tigrayans in the diaspora and back home. Your donation will support programming that aligns with our four (4) programmatic pillars: 1) Personal and Professional Development; 2) Social Action and Civic Engagement; 3) Deki Tigray Networking; and 4) Mentorship.
Established in 2019, TPN has created programs to support Tigrayan communities within two new chapters in Atlanta, Georgia and Denver, Colorado. In just one year, TPN has held several events from video conferences on COVID-19, Civic Engagement, and the History of Tigray - to virtual classes learning Tigrinya and computer coding - to workshops on protecting your mental health, and kickboxing for your physical health.
It takes a village to develop the young women and men in our communities and equip them with the tools to lead. Donate and join the movement as the TPN continues to make a positive impact on the growth and development of Tigrayans across the globe. Thank you for your support of the Tegaru Professionals Network!
Points of Contact
Axum Teklu: (720) 388-5037
Mimi Tesfay: (410) 205-6478
info@tegarupn.com