Abdurahman, President of the South West Somali Community in Belgium, works tirelessly to support Somali families as they navigate life in a new country. Through his collaboration with IOM as a Community Ambassador, he helps connect community members with essential services, guidance, and opportunities for integration. In the video below, Abdurahman talks about the RISE Community Sponsorship program and calls for volunteers to join the movement.

Abdurahman is one of our 10 Diaspora Community Ambassadors that play a vital role in strengthening Community Sponsorship across Belgium. Through shared language, lived experience, and deep community connections, they mobilize sponsors, create trainings, organize local events, and help identify safe housing options for refugees.