Ethiopia | “Journey to the Homeland”, a Programme to Reconnect with Global Diaspora Launched

Ethiopia, through its Ministry of tourism has announced the launch of the “Journey to the Homeland” programme to reconnect with global diaspora, specifically designed to strengthen ties with ethnic Ethiopians living abroad, as reported by Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a leading Ethiopian media organization formed through the merger of the former Fana Broadcasting Corporate S.C. and Walta Media. 

The programme is being implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, the Diaspora Affairs Directorate and private partners.

The Ethiopian diaspora is a large, diverse, and politically engaged community that has evolved significantly over the last 50 years. It was initially shaped by waves of forced migration but is now increasingly driven by economic opportunities.

Composed of multiple ethnic groups, including Oromo, Amhara, and Tigrayan communities, and is religiously diverse, with large populations of both Coptic Christians and Muslims, the Ethiopian diaspora is scattered globally, primarily in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Australia, as Ethiopia has no single colonial legacy. 

According to the State Minister of Tourism, Endegena Abebe, the programme will offer participants the opportunity to visit Ethiopia, explore its history and traditions, and reconnect with relatives, local communities and cultural heritage.

The official noted that many Ethiopians raised overseas lack a deep understanding of their roots, and this initiative will help bridge the gap emphasizing that the project represents a significant step towards strengthening the bond between Ethiopia and its citizens living abroad.

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