Objectives
The objectives of the community shall be:
1. To bring together all Eritreans residing in Manitoba, regardless of their
creed, political beliefs, sex or age, into a framework of mutual cooperation in solving common problems through a concerted effort participating in social occasions, as well as sharing each-other's dreams in good and in bad times such as wedding, bereavement, sickness, etc.
2. To teach and promote traditional arts and skills; and preserve the cultural heritage of Eritreans by maintaining strong link with country of origin and its representatives in Canada.
3. To promote a greater understanding and identification among children of the Eritrean Community with their cultural and linguistic heritage; and develop a sense of duty for both their adopted and native country of origin
4. To facilitate and assist Eritrean newcomers in getting the social services available in Manitoba and in Canada in general.
5. To organize and coordinate programs and workshops that would enhance the well-being of the Eritrean society in Manitoba
6. To encourage all Eritreans to participate in physical fitness , sport activities, and engage with other communities in Manitoba to promote friendship
7. To promote a network and cooperative working relationship with other groups and organizations that have similar objectives in North America
8. To promote harmony and unity, friendliness, brotherhood and sisterhood among Eritreans in Manitoba.
9. To provide assistance to our community members with Canadian and Eritrean government services within the capacity of the community and under The Canadian government laws. To ensure that information, necessary documents, and forms/applications for services to our members are available at The Eritrean Community Centre.
10. To solicit relief assistance when the people of Eritrea are faced with natural disasters like famine, earthquake, epidemic etc. The community would take it upon itself to raise emergency aid from Eritreans, Canadians, and organizations that would be channeled to the affected people of Eritrea through appropriate means identified by Board of Directors according the Canadian laws.
11. To combat bigotry and racism whenever and wherever it may occur.
