Is The Federation Still Relevant?

Is The Federation Still Relevant?

May 16, 2009 | Council, Council Speeches, H.Q

EWF Members 1986Is the Ethiopian World Federation, Incorporated relevant today? That is what one of my brethren asked me recently, of course I replied, it is more relevant today than ever before I believe! It is an organization of seventy one (71) years and what I see is an institution that was created by His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I specifically to help Ethiopia during the Italio-Ethiopian war and its best the brothers and sisters today participate in organizations such as the Nyahbinghi House, the Twelve tribes of Israel, the Bobo Shanties, the Millennium Council, the JRDC, and any of the other groups or organizations that have been formed over the past years he argued. I had to remind him that “a people without a knowledge of the their history is like a tree without roots” that is to say that many of the brothers and sisters today are caught up in the cult of personality and have not really engaged in a deep study of their recent history from the beginning of the 20th century. (more…)

Executive Update

Executive Update

May 16, 2009 | Council, Council Speeches, H.Q

case-updateGreetings and salutations to all members of The Ethiopian World Federation Incorporated. As we as black people find ourselves depending solely upon the almighty for guidance and protection from all hurt, harm or danger, firstly we must look within, before we look without. Many of the problems that we suffer; are simply because we have not taken note from our past and therefore the future looks very bleak, because we refuse to look at the present and take charge of our actions and deeds.

Let us use the next three to four weeks before our local elections to pay close attention to all details of our constitution and bylaws. We need to set a better example for the future generations.
We are facing the same crossroads now as we have for many decades, only now there are fewer solutions than before. We really need to be able to depend on each other for simple responsibility and accountability for we all say and do. (more…)

From the Office of the International Organiser

From the Office of the International Organiser

May 16, 2009 | Council, Council Speeches, H.Q

Mosaic“The word is improved communication, ones want to feel more involved in the decision making process” Full blessings to all members worldwide. I give thanks and it is an honour for me to be elected to the office of International Organiser. On coming into office I find most if not all locals are not in good working order. In communicating with a number of Locals and members. the word is improved communication, ones want to feel more involved in the decision making process. For me it is important to develop Locals to function and operate constitutionally to; tag isolated members around the world to active Locals or set up units. It is very important we develop a spirit of ONE NATION Locals are the way to organise groups in the local areas but we must recognise that this is one organisation with one legal identity. (more…)

Greetings and Salutations to all Members Worldwide. It is a pleasure and a joy to have this opportunity to address the viewing audience once again, and to have this forum of communication as a medium. Give thanks for our faithful Sister Malieka, who has maintained despite all odds and given the best. We have been motivated by her dedication and fortitude to continue the process. Let us all take a page out of her book of bringing something to the table. At this time I would like to urge all Chaplains to activate their Complaints and Grievances Committee as well as Sick Committee in all locals so that we may start to rid this precious organization of some of the many ills that are totally holding us down as well as causing the organization not to have the attractiveness of drawing the conscious ones into the forefront so that we can move forward for the future. (more…)

In observance of our Traditional Holiday’s, we are looking forward for all Local Chaplains and Members to take heed and do not let any of our Divine Heritage days pass by without taking time and pleasure in researching and applying our best efforts possible in the celebrations.In the past two and half months it has been brought to our attention that the lack of determination and motivation seems to be an absent agent, in the midst of the turmoil that have plagued our organization for much too long.
We must find a way to pass through the needle eye and meet the resistance of economic and social differences that are still a constant reminder of the times that we are living in. We have all of the talents amongst us that we need to accomplish any aims, goals and objectives as prescribed by our constitution and by-laws.With the future being bright and illuminated into the solution patterns, let us not loose focus on the prize. Our youth and the generations not yet born are counting on us for guidance and directions as certain parts of the cultural exchange rest solely on our shoulders, so we must take the baton firmly, so that we will pass it on with much confidence and grace. (more…)