Our Team

Nor Shanino

Nor Shanino is a founding member and the CEO of Ubuntu Project who has worked in the
advocacy and community development sector for the past decade. Prior to that as an entrepreneur
he founded and established a number of successful businesses. Since then, he has undertaken work
in various roles such as facilitation, consultancy and community advocacy. Nor’s work has often
revolved around young people, their education and the transition into employment despite the
systemic barriers and personal obstacles they may face.
Nor has lived experience of observing the difficulties faced by young people which organically
directing him to taken on various leadership roles that advocate to apply culturally appropriate
services for people that are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Moreover, in his time Nor has been honoured to work with different services to build his skills in
advocacy and community development. Nor has also undertaken work as a facilitator, project
manager and consultant for government and non-profit organisation since 2011.

Ahmed Dini

Ahmed lived the hardships of a refugee camp and arrived in Australia when he was 10 years old.
Today, Ahmed is the leading figure in the Somali Australian community who consults and
advocates for his community through Ubuntu Project.
Ahmed always stood and fought for African Australians’ rights. And whenever he succeeded, his
love for Australia grew with it. In 2012, he was named Victoria’s Local Hero for his sincere
services to the community.
To engage the youth in sports and recreational activities and minimise their focus on antisocial
behaviour, Ahmed founded the Australian Somali Football Association (ASFA). This was a vital
step towards a better community connection and engagement. Since then, this event has become
the most prominent sports event organised by African Australians.
Moreover, Ahmed Dini has recieved many awards, including Australian day ambassador and
people of Australia ambassador, along with working in the Victorian African Communities Action
Plan implementation committee and African Australian Ministerial working group.
He was also named the 24th most influential Victorian in 2013. Ahmed consistently works for his
community to improve its living conditions and trust among different cultures.

I was involved with Ubuntu’s career expo 2022 holding a medical imaging stall. It was great to see so many different African professionals coming together to help the next generation realise their potential. I really appreciate the emphasis on networking and mentorship that Ubuntu is placing. I hope it continues to grow and reach more young Africans in Australia.

The Ubuntu Project in collaboration with The University High School conducted a mentoring program for 8 VCE students from Uni High. Through the Ubuntu Project's network, 8 mentors from a variety of different professional industries were paired with VCE students with similar interests. Mentors work closely with students to assist in setting future goals, to support student's in further understanding post-school transitioning options and to introduce students to possible networking opportunities and work experiences. An important element of this program to highlight is that through connecting students with mentors from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, students and mentors share lived experiences, create a space where they feel empowered, acknowledged, and respected. Working with the Ubuntu Project in conducting this program has also assisted Uni High is utilising the full capacity of the community to support student learning.

My name is Jon Chabvamurambo and l am Radiographer by profession. l have been involved with Ubuntu since last year 2021. I was involved in the career guidance workshop where l was representing Radiography. This is when l was helping in guidance to the young generation on what career pathway to take and l believe it was a success as we got a few of the students interested as they had never heard of Radiography before. I have also been involved in ubuntu by mentoring students so that they can decide on the best pathway to take in their careers.

When participating in any of Ubuntu Project’s programs I always felt more accomplished at the end of it, the environment that the programs bring forth is uplifting and motivational and you can see that this is something Ubuntu have established in their organisation. Later when being asked to help organise a program I was comfortable to do so because of the experience and the progression I saw in Ubuntu Project

It has been a pleasure and privilege to work with Ubuntu Project on the Achieved Campaign and High School Mentoring Program. I believe in their mission to improve economic and social outcomes and services for African Australian communities.

Incubate Foundation continues to work collaboratively with Ubuntu Projects to deliver much needed community events and support for young people to help them connect to opportunities and provide the necessary skills so they can realise their fullest potential.

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Nor Shanino

Ahmed Dini

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