Alena Doe

23/12/2024

Selam! We are back with a special message…

THANK YOU!

The support we have received this year is like no other and it is an honor to watch our business and community grow. With all the support from the fundraiser we were able to contribute $750 to in hopes to support their mission and spread awareness about this crisis. Keep up with their platform for more on the refugee crisis work they do.

In order to end this beautiful year off right with the support from you all we will be conducting a giveaway so stay tuned and be sure to follow us on all of our social media. It is an honor to receive so much from our communities and it is a blessing to give.

Happy Holidays to those who observe and Great things to come this new year.

10/09/2024

Selam! Join us for our third vibrant celebration at Capitol Hill Library in partnership with Multnomah Library! Experience Somali Henna with Ayni Amir and savor Traditional Eritrean Coffee with Alena Doe. Don’t miss out – limited supplies, first-come, first-served! See you on September 14th from 2-4 PM. All are welcome! 🌟✨

09/09/2024

02/07/2024

Words cannot express our gratitude for those of you who have supported us at Selam Sunday. Thank you all for coming. For those of you who couldn’t make it or know people interested in donating to the cause we will be accepting donations via cashapp $alenadoe.

See you all next time and thank you to those who made it happen. You can also find more ways to support through their platforms as well.

Cashapp// $alenadoe
For: “Selam Sunday”

28/06/2024

Thank you all so much for your support so far. Here’s a little more about us. We wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for community and it’s a blessing to get to do this work.
See you at Selam Sunday!

28/06/2024

As you all know, Selam Sunday is a fundraiser for an ongoing crisis. is an organization who supports people on the ground and allows people who first hand experience it all to head the movement. Learn more directly from their social medias and website.

See you all there.

28/06/2024

Selam! The day is coming soon! Please join us for Selam Sunday on June 30th from 1p-4p at Hoan Kiem Venue Village.

Thank you for all the support.

You can find free street parking on 101st Ave.

Update: The QR code has been fixed on this flier please share and RSVP :)

28/06/2024

Join us for Selam Sunday! This project has been an absolute honor to create, especially alongside my dearest friend. We are incredibly grateful to our community for being a part of this journey with us. Words cannot express how thankful we are for your support. See you all there!

Sunday, June 30, 2024
1p-4p
Hoan Kiem Venue Village
10140 SE Division St Portland, OR 97266

You can find free street parking on 101st Ave.

14/04/2024

Today’s the day! The Boston College Eritrean Ethiopian Student Association collaborated with us on a cooking and coffee event. Stay tuned for this lovely event.

20/01/2024

"Why would you make coffee for people?" "Are you sure you want to do this?" "Do people care about Eritrea?" "What makes this worth it all?"

These are some of the many questions we were asked when working on Alena Doe and we feel these questions can be answered simply by telling you why we started.

Alena Doe to the World! 🌍☕❤️

20/01/2024

Hey Everyone! Here are some introductions for the dynamic duo behind Alena Doe :)

15/12/2023

Unfortunately Eritreans are too familiar with the negative effects that force displacement has on individuals, communities and generations. However this horrific conflict will have devastating effects on the surviving communities, beyond what we know or ever seen. As part of standing in solidarity Alena Doe didn’t make any posts this week following the call to action from and . We did not want to continuing to contribute to washing out important posts asking for liberation and at minimum a cease fire or posts that continue to educate on the issue. We pray that this ends, and the people who contributed money, and power to make this possible be held accountable and those impacted will find peace. When one has freedom the next thing to do is fight for someone else’s!

11/12/2023

Happy Monday everyone! Alena doe? We're introducing you to a new word today. ~Qursi boon~ Oftentimes if you visit a family for boon they will have some snacks, usually sweet, and often then not popcorn is available. My favorite snacks would be dates, any sweet pastries and roasted peanuts. Comment down below what is your favorite snack to eat while drinking coffee?

22/11/2023

Happy Wednesday everyone! Today we are introducing our beloved country, Eritrea to you all. Eritrea declared its independence from Ethiopia in 1993, however there are many similarities between them. Similarities such as food & drinks, clothes, alphabet and more. We love sharing about our culture and country as it is the only reason for the creation of Alena Doe! We will be posting a series on this, to inform others and highlight issues.

23/10/2023

Meet Co-founder and Operator of Alena Doe, Bethy Temelso!
Here are some fun facts about Bethy:
-I’m currently studying for political science at PSU minoring in black studies and communications studies.
-My favorite hobby is traveling, it has allowed me to see the world in a brighter way. I have gotten to learn different ways to celebrate life with each place I’ve visited.
-Between savory foods vs sweet food I will always choose sweet! Which is why I love our himbasha, perfect amount of sweetness with fluffy dough.

23/10/2023

In Fall 2022, Bethy and Edom began diving into skills that were specific to the Eritrean Culture. We were both getting better at coffee and Bethy discovered her wonderful ability to bake Himbasha (Eritrean Pastry Bread). While this was happening with the support and planning of our sisters, Sulakha and Betty, we were offered to be presenters at a Coffee and Tea event for East African families in the Capital Hill Library. Bethy made Himbasha for the event and Edom hosted an Eritrean Coffee Ceremony. It was very successful, so we knew we could work together and make this bigger and better. Following that event, we were independently contracting as a team to provide the products, along with giving glimpses of the experience that we grew up with in our homes. Through sharing this process we could see others valued this experience and loved the taste of what we made. While we were hesitant at times, Bethy pushed us to believe in the vision. We both knew this could further our connection to our culture, allow others to discover our beautiful country and offer products that bring people together. We have catered to families, Multnomah County Library, and SEI staff at David Douglas High School. Now a year later, we hosted another event with the library and couldn’t be more inspired by all of your support. That being said, we hope to see you in more community spaces and markets this year.

23/10/2023

Meet Co-founder and Operator of Alena Doe, Edom Daniel
Here are some fun facts about Edom:
-I am a student at Arizona State University, majoring in Human Systems Engineering.
-One thing I am almost always willing to do is go to the park and enjoy my surroundings. It’s the simplest way to feel present and grounded.
-My favorite places to visit are ones with warm beaches, one of the many reasons I love and cherish the experiences I’ve had visiting Eritrea.

16/10/2023

Last weekend Alena Doe had the pleasure of teaming up with Multnomah County Library for this amazing Somali tea and Eritrean coffee event. We met so many different people from all over and of all ages, which made the day extra special. While the grown-ups enjoyed their warm cups of coffee, the little ones learned how it's all made and ate yummy pastries. At Alena Doe, we've got something for everyone, no matter if you're young or old, or if you don't really like coffee. Thanks to everyone who came out and supported us. We really appreciate you. Thank you!