We are proud to introduce the Harvard Eritrean and Ethiopian Students Association (EESA), a vibrant cultural organization dedicated to fostering a strong community for Eritreans and Ethiopians at Harvard University and beyond. Through mentorship, cultural celebrations, and professional development, we strive to make a lasting impact both on campus and across the United States, Ethiopia, and Eritrea.
What We Do:
College Application Mentorship – Supporting 370+ students from 50+ high schools worldwide (in the USA & Ethiopia!) through in-person college workshops, virtual webinars, and personalized asynchronous essay feedback. We have helped our mentees gain admission to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Brown, Duke, Stanford, and more!
Dankira Dance Troupe – Showcasing the beauty of our diverse traditions through performance, from kumkumee to shim shim to eskista to guragina to Kunama wuleda.
Professional Development & Public Service Pathways – Bridging the gap for first-generation and low-income students by hosting grad school panels and sharing corporate & public service internship opportunities.
Community Gatherings – Buna & Shai, cooking classes (Sambusa, Shiro, Tibs, and more!), Enkutatash, Iftars, and Fasika celebrations
Special Initiatives – Harvard’s first Ethio-Jazz Soirée, hosted at the Signet Society, featured a classically trained Ethiopian jazz pianist, vintage records from the likes of Mulatu Astatke and Hailu Mergia, and Ethiopian & Eritrean hors d’oeuvres (over 270+ attendees)!
Our Impact
1350+ college students engaged
450+ mentees reached
200+ Harvard affiliates
$2,000+ raised and donated for philanthropic endeavors
Connect with Us:
Website: https://harvardeesa.com/
Instagram: @harvard_eesa
Contact us at[email protected] for formal inquiries and partnership opportunities.
