Team

TEAM MEMBER​s

Meet Our Team

Get to know the people driving the work of the Pastoralists Rights and Advocacy Network.

Abdullahi Yussuf

Executive Director

Abdullahi Yussuf is the Executive Director of the Pastoralists Rights and Advocacy Network (ParaNET), providing overall strategic leadership and institutional direction for the organization. He oversees organizational vision, governance, resource mobilization, partnerships, and accountability, while ensuring programs align with ParaNET’s mission and long-term impact goals. Yussuf brings extensive experience across humanitarian response and governance, with a strong background in development leadership and coordination.

Abdullahi Mohamed

Programs Director

Abdullahi Mohamed is the Programs Director at the Pastoralists Rights and Advocacy Network (ParaNET), responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing programmatic initiatives. He has over two decades of experience in humanitarian action, governance, and climate justice, with a proven record of translating grassroots priorities into effective national and regional policy engagement. Abdullahi holds a Master’s degree in International Studies and a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences and Technology.

Ahmed Aden

Programs Officer

Ahmed is a Program Officer at the Pastoralists Rights and Advocacy Network (ParaNET) with over six years of experience leading grassroots programs and working directly with communities. His background includes designing and implementing projects that improve access to services, strengthen local participation, and support inclusive development. He brings skills in program coordination and field-level delivery. Ahmed holds a degree in Education.

Halima Abdinoor

Finance Officer & Admin Officer

Halima Abdinoor is the Finance and Administration Officer at the Pastoralists Rights and Advocacy Network (ParaNET), she handles financial records, administrative tasks, and supports running of daily operations. Halima holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and a Diploma in Office Administration and Management.

Mahada Hussein

Paralegal

Noor Farah

Paralegal

Rahma Dekow

Paralegal

Abdullahi Dekow

Paralegal

Omar Abdi

Paralegal

Hamdi Ali

Paralegal

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To advance climate justice, legal empowerment, democracy, and human rights for marginalized pastoralist communities through advocacy, education, and community-led action..

A just, inclusive, and equitable society where all pastoralists especially women, children, and other vulnerable groups can live with dignity, access their rights, and shape their own futures.

  1. Justice
  2. Community Empowerment
  3. Integrity
  4. Accountabilty
  5. Good Governance