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Eritrean Community Network O/A ‘New Nakfa’ is a community based social enterprise that provides Eritrean-Canadians the opportunities to improve their lives through self-development, healthy living and networking resources

https://linktr.ee/NewNakfa

01/21/2026

We’re taking a moment to recognize and thank the partners who stood alongside New Nakfa and helped sustain our work in the community.

🍞 Community Support Partner  Thank you to Tre Mari Bakery for consistently showing up with generosity and care. Your support reflects the power of local businesses investing back into the community.

🏟️ Youth & Community Champion  We’re grateful to Northcrest Developments for believing in the importance of youth engagement and community-building. Your partnership helps strengthen the foundation we’re building together.

🎭 Cultural Investment Partner  Thank you to the Canadian Race Relations Foundation for supporting cultural expression, dialogue, and belonging. Your commitment affirms the value of inclusive community spaces.

To all our partners — thank you for your trust, your belief, and your role in helping our community grow. We’re proud to walk this path together.

— New Nakfa 🤍

08/24/2025

🚨 TOMORROW IN TORONTO! 🎬
After a sold-out run, KNOW YOUR PLACE is back at for an encore screening — don’t miss your chance to experience this award-winning indie film by

KNOW YOYR PLACE follows two Eritrean-American teens as they navigate identity, gentrification, and belonging in a rapidly changing Seattle.

🎟️ Tickets are LIMITED — grab yours now via the link in bio before they’re gone again!

👀 Were you at the first screening, or will we see you tomorrow?

08/13/2025

🚨TORONTO! Due to your support, the has invited us back for an encore round of KNOW YOUR PLACE 🎬

This award-winning debut by of follows two Eritrean-American boys navigating identity, gentrification & home.

🎟️ Tickets are LIMITED — hit the link in bio before they’re gone again!

👀 When you go to the movies, which one are you?

07/14/2025

✨ Calling all Eritrean creatives! 🇪🇷 We’re officially seeking an Art Director / Graphic Designer for an Eritrean-focused magazine launch! 🌍🎨

Are you ready to shape the look, feel, and voice of something BIG? This is your chance to design the nameplate, color palette, font, and layout for the inaugural issue.

👀 Deadline: July 28, 2025 @ 11:59pm
💌 Send CV + Portfolio to [email protected]

📞 Questions? DM us or call 437-228-5241

Tag an Eritrean designer who needs to see this! 💥

06/21/2025

🎬 It’s almost here! KNOW YOUR PLACE 🇪🇷 will be in Toronto at the in one week! This is an exclusive collaborative effort made by our team at New Nakfa, and ! 🎟️ Be sure to grab your tickets while they last!

🔗 Ticket link is in our bio!

Which screening will you be at? 👀 📺

06/14/2025

The Party Is ON! 🙌🏽🙌🏿

Join us June 22 | 2–6PM at 13 Suns Cafe (74 Hymus Rd. Unit 4, Scarborough) () for a joyful celebration of culture, food & community!

✨ Featuring “Sometimes I Eat With My Hands” by Kid Haile ()
📚 Published by Groundwood Books ()
🍽️ Games, good eats & family fun!

📖 Perfect for parents, educators, childcare workers & lovers of East African stories.

📍 All are welcome — bring your fam & tell a friend!

Now available at , &

📕 Have you gotten your copy yet?

05/28/2025

🎬 We’re proud to partner with to bring KNOW YOUR PLACE to Toronto at the !

This powerful debut by writer-director Zia Mohajerjasbi follows an Eritrean-American boy navigating identity, family, and displacement in a gentrifying city.

🎟️ Limited seats — get your tickets now via the link in bio.

🇪🇷 Which screening will we be seeing by you at?

05/24/2025

Happy Eritrean Independence Day!! 🇪🇷❤️

05/16/2025

Congratulations to our 2025 New Nakfa Hawey/Haftey Scholarship winners!✨Your dedication and passion truly stood out, and we’re so excited to support your journey!

To all the incredible applicants—thank you for sharing your stories, your goals, and your heart with us. Your brilliance made this a tough decision, and we’re honored to have seen just a glimpse of your potential. Keep striving, you’re the future too!!🫶🏽💫

04/24/2025

✨Outfit inspo drop for the New Nakfa Gala 2025: Pearls of the Red Sea 🇪🇷✨

Whether you’re going full black tie glam or repping in cultural elegance, this is your moment to shine! 🌊💫

Our theme draws from the Red Sea’s beauty, with refined tones of coral blush, ocean teal, and sunset gold. 🐚🌅

Don’t miss the night we’ve all been waiting for, grab your tickets before it’s too late! 🎟️

03/07/2025

HAWEY/HAFTEY SCHOLARSHIP 2025📚

The New Nakfa Haftey/Hawey Scholarship 2025 is here!
This year we’re awarding 2 individuals up to $1,000 each for their commitment to volunteerism, community service, and leadership in the GTA. No complicated application—just a Letter of Intent (2 pages) + 1 Reference Letter (1 page). That’s it!

📌 Deadline: April 30, 2025, @ 5:00 PM EST 📌 Eligibility: ✔️ Enrolled or enrolling in a Canadian college, university, or trade school (full-time) ✔️ Age 40 or younger by April 30, 2025 ✔️ Living in the GTA ✔️ Active in the community ✔️ Eritrean-Canadian 🇪🇷

🎓 Apply today and invest in YOUR future!
📩 Send applications & documents to [email protected]

Tag someone who should apply! ⬇️

01/08/2025

Basketball or volleyball, what’s your game? 🏀🏐
& are teaming up for a Sports Day Series!

📅 Ladies’ Night: Jan 19th, 6–9 PM
📅 Gentlemen’s Night: Jan 26th, 6–9 PM

📍 King’s Court Etobicoke (1589 The Queensway, Unit #4, M8Z 1V1)

LIMITED SPOTS – so secure your FREE TICKET now via the link in bio! 🎟️ Let’s GO! 💬 Tag your squad & spread the word - who’s in?!

📊 Which court will you be on?

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2236 Queen St. East
Toronto, ON
M4E 1G2

Website

http://www.newnakfa.com/, https://linktr.ee/NewNakfa

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