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In November 2020 the Ethiopian government started a war in the Tigray region of Ethiopia. Many individuals have been killed or forced to flee their homes, and access to humanitarian aid within the region has been mostly impeded by the Ethiopian government. As a result of the ongoing conflict and tension, ethnic Tigrayans are seeking ways to leave the country to avoid being killed or sent to concentration camps. As of this post (September 17th, 2022) there are nightly checkpoints throughout the capital of Addis Ababa where Tigrayans are being captured and sent to concentration camps. Currently, there are 2 students who are seeking to leave the country to avoid being sent to these camps via means of an international scholarship.
The funds raised through this initiative will be used to pay for the costs associated with securing the scholarship, visas, and other expenses. Currently, the students we are working with have found a reliable agent that will help them to secure scholarships abroad. The identities of the students are not being made public to avoid drawing more attention to them from the police and other individuals looking to capture or harm ethnic Tigrayans.
Estimated Cost Breakdown (USD)
$3000x2 = $6000 Scholarship Application Fees (including securing acceptance letters and visas)
$1500x2 = $3000 Flights & other travel related fees
$1000 for living expenses during this time as these students cannot work.
More information on the Tigray conflict can be found in the following sources:
Organizer
Eyerusalem Teka
Organizer
Irvine, CA