The association primarily aims to support its members and strengthen the cohesion within the community by: a) promoting the unity of Eritreans in the canton of Thurgau, particularly through joint celebrations of Eritrean national holidays; b) supporting needy individuals in Eritrea as far as possible; c) imparting the culture and language of their homeland to Eritrean children, including the establishment of a corresponding school; d) promoting sporting and cultural events; e) offering solutions and mediation in conflicts involving association members in the canton of Thurgau; f) To achieve the aforementioned purposes, the association may engage in commercial activities if necessary. The association is politically and denominationally neutral. Changes to the association's purpose require the consent of all association members.