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TIGHEREDA KULESSA

Volunteer, Social Entrepreneur

Now a German citizen, Tighereda Alem Tesfai was born into a middle-class family in Asmara, Eritrea in 1969. In 1979 as a result of conflict her family fled to Sudan. In 1987 she graduated from Unity High School in Khartoum. In 1991 after Eritrean independence she returned with her family to Asmara.

As the eldest of a big family, Ms. Alem very early in life assumed significant responsibilities for helping around the house. While pursuing post-secondary studies at Khartoum Politechnic University, she worked for various international offices including the private sector, embassies and international organizations.

In 1995 she married, joining her husband to various international postings in Asia, Africa and Europe. Her three children were born in Thailand, Uganda and Pakistan. Since last year she is living in Ankara, Turkey.