Moussa Hassan Abdillahi
Djibouti

Moussa Hassan is a 29-year-old Djiboutian with over six years’ experience in development issues such as woman’s education and social activities for girls. Currently, Moussa works as deputy director in a local women’s center for young girls out of the school system. He has coordinated many projects led by international organizations such as UNHCR and USAID. He has relevant skills, including implementing a development program by establishing a training program on the ground; planning a literacy and post-literacy training program for young girls; and promoting, facilitating, and managing social and economic activities for women and girls. He also has competency in management, monitoring, and advocating. Moussa holds a master’s degree in Management and Finance from the University of Besancon, France, and a bachelor’s in Social Science from the University of Djibouti. Upon completion of the Mandela Washington Fellowship, Moussa wishes to continue serving communities and improving conditions for women.