First and foremost, I would like to thank my parents for instilling in me a deep sense of appreciation and respect for my Eritrean heritage. I also would like to thank and dedicate this documentary to all the Tegadelti [freedom fighters], including my uncle Makonnen Kelib who made the ultimate sacrifice so that I can now have a country to call my own...thank you.
My deepest and heartfelt thanks to the National Union of Eritrean Women for their guidance and support in the making of this documentary. I personally would like to extend my thanks to all of the following people who took time for allowing me the opportunity to meet and interview them.
Abrahamo Yohanness
Official
Embassy Of Eritrea USA
Luul Ghebreab
Chairwomen
The National Union of Eritrean Women
Fozia Hashim
Her Excellency..Minister of Justice
The State of Eritrea
Dahab Sulieman
Communications Director
The National Union of Eritrean Women
The Library staff of the National Union of Eritrean Women
Asmeret Abraha
Community Development Head
Ministry of Labor
Dr.Brhana Haile
Surgeon
Ministry of Health
Halima Mohammed
Professor
Ministry of Education
Terhas Iyassu
Head of Graphic Design
Education Department
Mama Iyassu
Mother of Terhas
Marta Wolde
Daughter of Terhas Iyassu
Helen Wolde
Daughter of Terhas Iyassu
Abrehet Yemane
Community Legal Adviser
The National Union of Eritrean Women
Michael Ogubaliolet
Principal
Awate Elementary and Junior Public School
The teachers and wonderful students at Awate Elementary and Junior Public School
My parents and godmother Ruby Sumner, who were always supportive of all my dreams. Thanks to my little 13 year old sister Makda, who's constant question of "is it done yet?" was a driving factor in getting this site and trailer up. Thanks to all my friends who supported me in making this documentary a reality, thank you from the bottom of my heart
Grandma Hewit, may you rest in peace and thank you for your prayers
Aunt Algenish Yebio
Cousin Haben Yebio
Uncle Robel Yebio
Aunt Saba/ Hanusu and the entire family
Terrence Gill
Derrick Cheng
Luke Walden
Rob Tate
To all the many friends I made in Asmara and most importantly to all the people of Eritrea who welcomed me with open arms and made me feel at home, thank you and may God bless you all.