Exclusive Interview with Activist & Humanitarian Samrawit Neguse Silva - Kezahta Podcast

This video features an interview with Samrawit Neguse Silva, a humanitarian, activist, and the founder of the NATNA Children’s Foundation. Born in Axum, Samrawit shares her deeply personal journey of being adopted by a white family in the U.S. at a young age, reconnecting with her biological mother in Ethiopia at 18, and finding her identity as a Tigrayan. Key highlights from the interview: Activism and Identity: Samrawit explains that while her early advocacy was shaped by her experiences growing up in a predominantly white community in New Hampshire, her life mission became centered on the war in Tigray (6:32-7:15). She highlights how the genocide forced her to fully embrace and learn about her heritage (7:30-8:02). Humanitarian Work in Sudan: She discusses her 2022 trip to support Tigrayan refugees in Sudan (10:49-11:13). She reflects on the resilience of the people she met, noting that the experience was life-changing and devastating (11:38-12:53). NATNA Children’s Foundation: Samrawit details why she founded the organization to provide a structured approach to aiding her people (15:26-16:56). The foundation focuses on: Mutual Aid: Distributing over 21,000 kilos of flour to various IDP camps (17:48-18:03). Education & Tech: Partnering with MIT to create NATNA AI to ensure students can continue learning during internet shutdowns (18:27-18:46). Direct Support: Providing hygiene products to students, paying rent for orphans, and covering medical expenses for those in need (18:56-19:48). Message to the Diaspora: Samrawit emphasizes that the humanitarian crisis continues and urges the Tigrayan diaspora to maintain awareness, offer one another grace and respect, and stay committed to supporting those still in desperate conditions (24:47-26:35). © Copyright: Laza International Media And Communications Any unauthorized use, copying or distribution is strictly prohibited.