General ManagerAmerican Refugee Committee
A former refugee in Guinea, Abraham watched his mother sell her jewelry when there was nothing left to trade just to feed the family. He and his siblings worked a porters on street corners so that they could have a meal, sometimes making less than a dollar a day. His relief and development work is inspired by memories of those humble beginnings and the generosity of many others. Through his work he is not only reliving his past experiences but most importantly stimulating others not to just survive but develop and thrive. In 2015, Abraham was recognized for his dedication to humanitarianism as a New Voices Fellow at the Aspen Institute.As GM for Asili, a social enterprise prioneered by The American Refugee Committee, Abraham facilitates the development and achievement of Asili strategy and cultivates relationships with local actors, investors, and the community at large. His passion is working with refuggees and development.