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The jury commented that it deals with a subject rarely addressed – “the problem of perfectionism for women that sometimes prevents them from sailing on the river of life.” Read more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf77cbe63bab60001c4e17c/1559760687546-NOR6SWMYOZ5X6G0E78TC/EDTF+Logo.jpg Press - Eyesuswork Zafu and Mehret Mandefro elected Chair and Vice Chair of Ethiopian Diaspora Trust Fund Our founder was just elected Vice Chair of the Ethiopian Diaspora Trust Fund. Read more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf77cbe63bab60001c4e17c/1559761341130-11OCLTMYV2571GTN9D4N/Screen+Shot+2019-06-05+at+10.01.47+PM.png Press - Mehret Mandefro’s “Loving Generation” Up for Webby Award Our leader is up for another media award. 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