The Eritrean Development Foundation (EDF) is an independent, non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to supporting reconstruction and development of Eritrea, Africa's newest nation. EDF's objectives include reducing poverty and human suffering, expanding educational opportunities, improving health care and agricultural services. EDF work in cooperation with Eritrean agencies, organizations, and community groups to support projects. EDF supports projects in the sectors of agriculture, health, and education, with a particular emphasis on the development of human resources within these.

EDF is also responding to the humanitarian crisis that has resulted from the war with Ethiopia. International agencies estimate that half a million people are in need of assistance, with 280,000 displaced (150,000 of whom are living in temporary camps) due to fighting, 68,000 expelled to Eritrea while their property estimated at $800 million is confiscated, and another 200,000 whose communities have been severely disrupted due to the influx of the displaced. EDF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, charitable organization. Contributions made out to EDF are tax deductible.

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