{"id":332,"date":"2021-01-28T09:05:50","date_gmt":"2021-01-28T09:05:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/afars.fi\/fi\/?page_id=332"},"modified":"2026-05-13T11:10:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T08:10:40","slug":"staff-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/afars.fi\/fi\/index.php\/staff-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Team"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Kindly find out below the right person to talk to if you would like to inform us of your event, report an issue of racism, discrimination, or police brutality, or any other useful information for our work. If you would like to have a meeting, please contact us in advance to make sure we are available and to make a time reservation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"286\" src=\"https:\/\/afars.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pic-v3-1-300x286.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1363\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:284px;height:284px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afars.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pic-v3-1-300x286.jpg 300w, https:\/\/afars.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pic-v3-1-1024x975.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/afars.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pic-v3-1-768x731.jpg 768w, https:\/\/afars.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pic-v3-1-1536x1462.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/afars.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pic-v3-1-2048x1949.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/afars.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pic-v3-1-1200x1142.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/afars.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pic-v3-1-1980x1884.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chairperson: Ufoka Eugene<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tel: +358 (0) 449731965<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email: eugene.ufoka@afars.fi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Languages: English, French, Finnish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Twitter: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Eugeneufoka?s=08\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@Eugeneufoka<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ufoka_eugene\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ufoka_eugene\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@eugeneufoka<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Ufoka Eugene, is a pan-African political and human rights activist, community organizer, and an agent of change. He is best known for his activism advocacy work on the emancipation of Black African peoples and the development of the African continent.<br>Eugene has deep interest in issues of diplomacy, political participation, social inclusion, democracy, gender equality, equity, and prevention of radical extremism.<br>Eugene is also passionate about advocacy service for communities that are under threat, face discrimination, or are otherwise disadvantaged.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/afars.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/susu--300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1351\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:284px;height:284px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afars.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/susu--300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/afars.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/susu--1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/afars.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/susu--150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/afars.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/susu--768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/afars.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/susu--1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/afars.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/susu--2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/afars.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/susu--1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/afars.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/susu--1980x1980.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Board Member and Vice Chairperson: Libin Mohamed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email: libin@afars.fi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Languages: Somali, Finnish, English<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Libin Mohamed came to Finland as a refugee from Kenya and has been living in Finland for more than 25 years. Currently studying to become a Community Educator. She joined AFARS because she wanted to address social problems such as racism, social injustice, and institutional discrimination that people from African backgrounds face daily. She wants to give a voice to those who are unable to defend themselves, for example, because of their language skills.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"292\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/afars.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ursula-1-292x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1400\" style=\"width:284px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afars.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ursula-1-292x300.jpg 292w, https:\/\/afars.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ursula-1-998x1024.jpg 998w, https:\/\/afars.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ursula-1-768x788.jpg 768w, https:\/\/afars.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ursula-1-1497x1536.jpg 1497w, https:\/\/afars.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ursula-1-1996x2048.jpg 1996w, https:\/\/afars.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ursula-1-1200x1231.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/afars.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ursula-1-1980x2031.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Board Member and Treasurer: Ursula Hugho Kinabo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email: ursula@afars.fi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Languages: English, Swahili, Finnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Ursula Hugho Kinabo earned her Bachelor of Social Services degree from Tampere University of Applied Sciences and is currently pursuing a Master of Community Development and Conflict Resolution degree at Diaconia University of Applied Sciences. She has been working in the field of social care for the past nine years. One of Ursula&#8217;s dreams is to work with immigrant children and families in Finland &#8211;  because she feels that it is a privilege to be a part of any process which will bring positive impact and change in the future.<br>She is passionate about minority rights and resolving social conflicts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"637\" src=\"https:\/\/afars.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Diana-1-.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1529 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afars.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Diana-1-.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/afars.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Diana-1--283x300.jpeg 283w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Diana Mansaray, is a community organizer, entrepreneur and the founder of ChatWithMissD a platform created to inspire connection, creativity, and meaningful conversations within our community. Her background is rooted in people-centered work, communication, and community engagement. Over the years, both her education and life experiences have shaped her passion for bringing people together, creating safe spaces for expression, and encouraging personal growth.  Diana personal message is simple: never underestimate the power of your story. Growth starts when you choose to show up as yourself and take that first step.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"290\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/afars.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/143393110_255187429318113_5827448823676401362_n-290x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-336\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:284px;height:284px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afars.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/143393110_255187429318113_5827448823676401362_n-290x300.jpg 290w, https:\/\/afars.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/143393110_255187429318113_5827448823676401362_n-991x1024.jpg 991w, https:\/\/afars.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/143393110_255187429318113_5827448823676401362_n-768x793.jpg 768w, https:\/\/afars.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/143393110_255187429318113_5827448823676401362_n.jpg 1027w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 290px) 100vw, 290px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Team member: Electa Akinyi Kamara<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tel: +358 (0) 44 932 8469<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Languages: English, Swahili, Finnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Electa Akinyi Kamara has spent her adult life in community development work as a social work professional and a women\u2019s rights activist. Her true passion is to promote a society where the marginalised groups, especially women and children, have equal access to rights and opportunities to reach their potential. She has consistently advocated for the participation of women in decision-making processes. While her focus is on women and children, she is dedicated to supporting communities and individuals in their process of self-conscious struggles. Electa has experience in project management, strategic thinking, networking, and community organising, among others.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Other board members:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Makka Ramadhan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Iita Turkka<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kindly find out below the right person to talk to if you would like to inform us of your event, report an issue of racism, discrimination, or police brutality, or any other useful information for our work. 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