About Us

Our Mission​

Our mission is to amplify the voices and concerns of the Darfur community, both locally and globally, in order to advocate for justice, transform public discourse, and mobilize support.

Our Vision

Raising global awareness for the crisis in Darfur
Youth-led advocacy and intergenerational movement-building
Empowering women and shifting societal mindsets toward gender equity
Building transnational solidarity across Sudanese and African diaspora communities
Advancing grassroots
initiatives that promote long-term self-sufficiency

Our Values​

Pan-African Solidarity

Anti-racism

Critical Thinking

Pluralism

Collective Wisdom

View political line

Meet Our Talented Team

Our team is made up of dedicated community members working together to support the mission of the Darfur Diaspora Collective. We bring different skills, experiences, and perspectives, but we share the same commitment to our community.

screenshot 2026 02 26 at 9.20.13 pm
Yassmin Fashir
Founder and Executive Director
kodak digital still camera
Sarah Saleh
Founder and Deputy Director
f2b228c3 f192 4e0c b543 bcdf4b19cf08
Malaz Mohammedain
Programs Director
65395c4d a7f0 41fe 8802 338bd7375bd6
Safeia Logma
Organizer and Cookbook Author
kodak digital still camera
Aziza Ali
Community Engagement Manager
018cdfab 0aab 4c21 91c6 8f26d98d360b 2
Dr. Rogya Abdelrasol
Podcast Host (Uganda)
b747b217 9f9e 41af a347 454969c2feb3 copy
Israh Ibrahim
Oral History Lead
5d996c98 3ca4 4ee7 8766 37abe4a5bce4
Husam Saleh
Web Developer
062beb44 a9ec 4586 acb0 52f65a06a130
Saleh Yacoub
Community Organizer
4933abe4 22d3 4f8d 8299 3772c77c6bc6
Hassan Gedio
Podcast Host (United States)
dc46ac4a 73a9 4e69 a806 1519a5dfac15
Adam Adam
Community Organizer
img 1711
Salih Omar
Community Photographer
4d511398 08ea 46a5 8e6c 8aeb15ca6987
Ayman Gaber
Community Organizer

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors helps guide the direction of the organization and make sure we stay true to our mission. They support big-picture decision making, provide accountability, and help ensure the organization is financially and ethically sound. Board members also serve as thought partners and community advocates, offering their time, experience, and networks to help the organization grow and have real impact.

kodak digital still camera

Sarah Saleh

Board President and Chair – Community Organizer

screenshot 2026 02 26 at 9.20.13 pm

Yassmin Fashir

Board Member – Human Rights Practitioner

img 1737

Hikam Mohamed

Board Member – Organizer with Darfur Women Network

sabrenheadshot

Sabren Abdulwahab

Board Member – President of Indy Muslim Young Professionals

img 9086

Amel Mohdali

Board Member – Founder of Sudan Humanitarian Foundation

untitled design 3

Shahd Elbushra

Board Member – Researcher and Community Organizer