Ismail Hussein Ismail

Team Leader at Aider Refugee Initiative

Ismail Hussein Ismail, also known as Ismail Saxafi, is a community development and humanitarian professional with over six years of experience in refugee advocacy, mental health counseling, and youth leadership. As Team Leader of the Aider Refugee Initiative, Ismail is dedicated to providing refugees with reliable and accurate information to empower them to make informed decisions. His background includes key roles such as Moderator on the IRC Uganda’s Rule of Law Signpost Project and Tracing Assistant for the International Committee of the Red Cross, where he successfully reconnected over 355 individuals with their families around the world.

Ismail’s leadership journey began in 2017 when he founded the Aider Refugee Initiative to address the critical need for accessible information among refugee communities. Since then, he has served in various leadership roles, including Team Leader for Refugee Youth Volunteers in Uganda and as an African Union Youth Sub Ambassador. These roles have solidified his commitment to social justice, refugee rights, and youth empowerment, allowing him to lead impactful initiatives that support and uplift vulnerable communities.

Currently pursuing a Master’s in Project Planning and Management at Kampala International University, Ismail holds a Bachelor’s degree in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution from the Islamic Call University in Uganda. He has also completed several certifications, including in Migration Law (UCLouvain), Quantitative and Qualitative Research (National University of Singapore), Project Management (University System of Maryland), and International Refugee Studies (Oxford University Refugee Studies Centre).