Habesha Café & Restaurant
Traditional Eritrean & Ethiopian food, coffee & catering.
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Since 1992
Eritrean community in Edmonton
A home for Eritreans
in Edmonton & area.
The Eritrean Community Association of Edmonton (ECAE) is a non-profit, non-political association that preserves our language and culture, supports newcomers, and strengthens families through community programs.
Heritage language
Youth & sports
Women & girls
Refugee sponsorship
Volunteer-based
Live Community Announcements
Now
EVENT
Dec 20, 2025 · 6:00 PM
Annual Cultural Night & Fundraiser
Traditional food, music and community gathering. All proceeds support youth and women’s programs.
Mission, Vision & Values
Based on our bylaws, ECAE is a democratic, non-profit, non-political association for Eritreans in Edmonton & area, regardless of religion or political opinion.
Vision
A united Eritrean community
A strong, inclusive Eritrean community that preserves its identity and cultural heritage while thriving in Canadian society.
Mission
Preserve, support & empower
To bring Eritreans together; support newcomers with settlement and adaptation; preserve our language and culture; and provide programs for youth, women, seniors and families.
Values
What guides ECAE
- Unity & mutual support
- Respect & inclusion
- Preserving culture & identity
- Member-led, democratic governance
- Transparency & accountability
- Non-political, non-religious space
Programs
Our committees deliver programs such as heritage language classes, youth activities, cultural events, refugee sponsorship, women & girls support and more.
Education & Youth
Heritage Language & Student Support
Weekend Tigrinya language classes, homework help, and workshops to support youth in school and in life.
Heritage language, tutoring, sports & youth programs.
Culture & Social
Events, Festivals & Seniors
Cultural dinners, Eritrean Heritage Festival, graduation BBQ, seniors gatherings and newcomer orientation.
Community events that bring generations together.
Women & Girls
Women’s Empowerment & Support
Monthly meetings, guest speakers and resources for Eritrean women and girls experiencing life challenges.
Safe space for learning, sharing and growth.
Refugee Sponsorship
Private Sponsorship & Settlement
Under the SAH representative, we coordinate sponsorship draws, reporting to IRCC, and support arriving families.
Policy-based, transparent sponsorship process.
Volunteers
Volunteer Management
Recruitment, training and support for volunteers who deliver all ECAE programs.
Clear roles, supervision & appreciation.
Finance & Assets
Finance & Resource Development
Budgeting, financial reporting, fundraising and managing ECAE assets and hall.
Strong internal controls and accountability.Community Businesses
We highlight local businesses that support our community. Ads rotate automatically so members see different partners each time they visit.
Featured Business
Sample images – replace with real sponsors.Shalom Cleaning Services
Home & office cleaning across Edmonton & area.
Community-owned business supporting ECAE events.Abraham Immigration & Legal
Immigration, sponsorship and settlement legal services.
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Websites, software & IT support for small businesses.
Eritrean-owned tech company – sample listing.Advertise with ECAE
Local businesses can advertise on our website, at events and on our social media. Your support helps fund youth, women, seniors and newcomer programs.
- Rotating banner on the homepage
- Logo placement at major events
- Thank-you posts on social media
For details, contact:
resource@ecae.ca (sample email)
Leadership
ECAE is governed by a Board of Directors, elected at the Annual General Meeting for two-year terms, as outlined in our bylaws.
Non-political & non-religious ·
Open to all Eritreans in Edmonton & area
Who we are
Many Eritreans left their homeland due to difficult political circumstances. In Edmonton, ECAE was formed to make sure we do not lose our identity, culture and language, and so we can support one another in our new home. Members are free to join any political or religious organization as individuals – but within ECAE, we focus only on community unity and service.
News & Events
Stay informed about upcoming events, AGM dates, volunteer opportunities and announcements.
Sample · December 20, 2025
Annual Cultural Night & Fundraiser
Join us for traditional food, music and a celebration of Eritrean culture in Edmonton. All proceeds support youth and women’s programs.
Event details and tickets coming soon.
Sample · November 30, 2025
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
The AGM is the highest decision-making body of ECAE. We present Board, committee and audit reports, approve bylaws and confirm the Board.
Notice and agenda will be shared 21 days in advance as per bylaws.Contact
For general questions, membership, sponsorship or volunteering, please contact us. (Replace the placeholders below with your real contact details.)
General inquiries
Eritrean Community Association of Edmonton
Sample Hall Address
Edmonton, Alberta
Tel: 780-000-0000
Email: info@ecae.ca
Working language: English (Tigrinya & Arabic support available through volunteers).
Stay connected
Community Updates
We use WhatsApp groups, email and social media to share news about programs, events and sponsorship updates.
- WhatsApp: link to official ECAE group
- Facebook: # (sample)
- Instagram: # (sample)