Our Leadership

Michael Yohannes is a devout Catholic who studied Philosophy and Theology University in the Eritrean Catholic Theological Institute (Abune SelamaKesatieBerha) in Asmara, Eritrea. He has an interest in self-development in moral and Christian-ethics and good political-governance. He serves voluntarily in the Eritrean community in Switzerland where he lives with his family.

Birikti is a devote catholic and social justice activist who studied Human Resource Management. She has an interest in social peace and justice and has participated in different social events organized by Eritreans communities. Birikti has been serving voluntarily for the Eritrean refugees in Germany for many years wholeheartedly advocate for peace and justice where she lives with her family.

Samuel is a devote catholic and multi-talented individual with deep love for music, poetry, writing, songwriting, blogging. He has been actively advocating for peace and justice among the Eritrea refugees and Diasporas for many years through various social medias. Samuel volunteers in the catholic communities in Canada where he lives with his families.

Benhur is a young catholic who has academic qualification in Tourism Management and Organizational leadership. He has an interest in religious gatherings, and also in peace and just movement. Benhur lives and works in the USA.

Nebiat is a catholic who has academic qualification in Health and Social science, and advanced diploma drafting who worked as draftswoman assisting architects and engineers. She has an interest in the psychology of family mental health and wellbeing, human right activism and public health. She has been actively working as social activist for peace and justice in the Eritrean community for many years. She worked as an interpreter in Tigrigna and Amharic for the Eritrean Refugees in UK where she lives with her family.

Zekarias is a devote catholic who studied Philosophy and Theology at the branch of Urbanian University Eritrean Catholic Theological Institute (Abune SelamaKesatieBerha) in Asmara, Eritrea. He is actively serving voluntarily in the Eritrean catholic community and participates in various peace and social justice movements in Germany where he lives with his family. Zekarias is the author of two outstanding books: "The wisdom of living in fullness" (2021) and "Hope is the miraculous Power Human beings" (2023).

Medhanie is a devote catholic who has an academic qualification in Business Management and Theology, Philosophy and Bioethics. He is interested in existentialism, personalism, Political Philosophy and lectureship with particular emphasis on end-of-life issues, suffering, end-of-medicine, palliative care, and the doctor-patient relationship. He has been actively participating in various religious lectures as a guest speaker in the catholic social media in Diaspora. Medhanie has resided in the USA since 2015.

Elias is a devote catholic who has academic qualification on archaeology and anthropology. He has been serving voluntarily in the Eritrea catholic community as parish church council and other voluntary activities. He has an interest in Church history, humanity, culture, linguistics, custom, tradition, social values, human dignity and peaceful coexistence. Elias lives with his family in the UK.

Simply called Brother Shum, is an integralist in both his formation and worldview and service to communities. He thinks, lives, delights, and weeps in the blessed broken evolving interconnected (my story, our story, the story) reality. The work of justice and peace is integral to his faith and becoming. Ignatian in his early formation with the Jesuits and family man since 1998, Brother Shum enjoys nature and silence, and overwhelming music.

Philipos Hailemichael is a seasoned business development and fundraising professional with a strong commitment to social impact initiatives. He recently served as a business analyst for the Kuyere Project, a sustainable venture dedicated to providing affordable solar electricity to rural communities in Malawi. With a background in information technology, Philipos possesses extensive expertise in software, hardware, client/server, and networking support. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from Western Governors University.