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OUR TEAM
WE are a team of dedicated workers believing that the world will be a better place, once help arrives at the right time, by the right people. Our multicultural and diverse team uses different experiences, perspectives, and expertise is committed to seeing hope in the eyes of the neediest.
Who are we
Luisa Rueda- Country Representative
Marko Mehner - Admin & Finance Manager
Marko Mehner - Admin & Finance Manager
Luisa
Marko Mehner - Admin & Finance Manager
Marko Mehner - Admin & Finance Manager
Marko Mehner - Admin & Finance Manager
Marko having graduated from Business Administration in Germany, started his journey with ASB already in 1998 working in places around the world such as Serbia, Kosovo, Haiti, Uganda and Nicaragua before settling in Iraq. He enjoys the diversity of our projects and working with such an international team. He also loves to travel and Sri Lanka is one of his personal favorites!
Anni-Loo Viljamaa - Head of Program
Marko Mehner - Admin & Finance Manager
Sameer M. Sadeeq - Senior Admin& Finance Officer
Anni has a Masters degree in International Relations and previous work experience in the humanitarian sector in Lebanon, Iraq and Germany. She has worked in Iraq for five years and continues to enjoy the diversity and multicultural environment of the country. Anni appreciates working at ASB because of its dedicated team, hands-on approac
Anni has a Masters degree in International Relations and previous work experience in the humanitarian sector in Lebanon, Iraq and Germany. She has worked in Iraq for five years and continues to enjoy the diversity and multicultural environment of the country. Anni appreciates working at ASB because of its dedicated team, hands-on approach, frequent field visits, and the opportunity to work efficiently in a dynamic setting.
Sameer M. Sadeeq - Senior Admin& Finance Officer
Raied Hussein Ali - Livelihoods Project Coordinator
Sameer M. Sadeeq - Senior Admin& Finance Officer
Sameer, with his long and sound experience in administration, procurement, and finance job, is always on call providing support to every member of the team. He is the ASB liaison with the Kurdistan Regional Government.
Raied Hussein Ali - Livelihoods Project Coordinator
Raied Hussein Ali - Livelihoods Project Coordinator
Raied Hussein Ali - Livelihoods Project Coordinator
Raied had a degree in computer and statistics from the University of Mosul. Raied fled from his destroyed house in Mosul saving his family, children, parents and the family of his deceased sister to Duhok, who joined ASB in 2014. Raied passions towards humanitarian work are obvious and never-ending. Every success story has a hero behind it called Raied.
Kaveen - M&E and Communications Officer
Raied Hussein Ali - Livelihoods Project Coordinator
Raied Hussein Ali - Livelihoods Project Coordinator
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Dr. Ali Abdullah Saleh - Health Officer (Kirkuk)
Dr. Ali Abdullah Saleh - Health Officer (Kirkuk)
Dr. Ali Abdullah Saleh - Health Officer (Kirkuk)
Ali is a graduate of the Faculty of General Medicine in Ukraine. He has worked in the humanitarian field for nearly seven years, most recently as a Protection Team Leader at the International Rescue Committee, where he was responsible for managing and coordinating protection activities, developing effective strategies to ensure the safety of individuals in conflict affected areas.
Dr. Omar - Health Officer (Kirkuk)
Dr. Ali Abdullah Saleh - Health Officer (Kirkuk)
Dr. Ali Abdullah Saleh - Health Officer (Kirkuk)
Dr. Omar graduated from the Faculty of General Medicine in Ukraine in 2016. Afterward, he gained additional work experience in the private sector as a Sales and Marketing Manager in the medical field. He is the longest serving medical professional in the ASB health team and has supported health projects in Ninewa, Anbar, Salahadeen and Kirkuk through his dedication and hardwork.
Omar - WASH coordinator (Salah ad-Din)
Dr. Ali Abdullah Saleh - Health Officer (Kirkuk)
Omar - WASH coordinator (Salah ad-Din)
Hassan Muhammad Ali - Liaison Officer
Abdulsalam M.A.Salih - PR Assistant & Driver
Abdulsalam M.A.Salih - PR Assistant & Driver
Hassan has a degree in Law and practiced as a professional lawyer before joining ASB. He loves his job and looks forward to helping his fellow Iraqis. Hassan is highly dedicated and always alert to endless requests and inquiries from the whole team.
Abdulsalam M.A.Salih - PR Assistant & Driver
Abdulsalam M.A.Salih - PR Assistant & Driver
Abdulsalam M.A.Salih - PR Assistant & Driver
Salam has a degree in Economics and a long experience in media and logistics. He is attentive, dedicated and prompt, thus highly appreciated by all. He believes that once we accomplish our goals, hard times will become behind us.
Mohammed Salah - IT & Admin Assistant
Abdulsalam M.A.Salih - PR Assistant & Driver
Mohammed Salah - IT & Admin Assistant
Mohammed has a degree in computer sciences and is an IT specialist who works to make our lives easier. He is the youngest and most energetic. He is the right hand of every member of the team and is always available at the right time and place when help is needed.