Our Executive Director’s Vision
“I envision philanthropy work that matches or exceeds the for-profit sector in quality and service. To obtain this excellence, we practice integrity and dignity as our organizational and personal core values.”
Yousef Abdallah
Yousef Abdallah is the Executive Director of Africa Relief & Community Development and the founder and CEO of Alsafa Consulting. He draws upon over 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector to guide organizations in strategic planning, fundraising, and organizational resilience.
He served as the Fund Development Director at Baitulmaal in Dallas, TX and as the East Coast Zone Manager at Islamic Relief USA in Alexandria, VA. He traveled extensively throughout South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa to provide emergency relief in response to global crises.
Yousef Abdallah has been a Board member of the North Hudson Islamic Educational Center in Union City, NJ for 18 years. He was recognized by the Union City Council as a leader in community outreach and interfaith relations with the Union City Community Service Award in 2005. He is also co-founder of the Tri-State Imams Council, fostering cooperation and knowledge-sharing between community leaders in the tri-state area.
Yousef Abdallah graduated with a degree in accounting from Al Quds University in Jerusalem, Palestine.