Asma Haroun

Asma Haroun is an accomplished activist and seasoned development practitioner with more than a decade of experience. Holding a bachelor's degree in water and environmental engineering from Sudan University of Science and Technology in Khartoum, Asma has made significant contributions as a program specialist in various development initiatives throughout Sudan. Her expertise spans critical areas such as Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Peace and Conflict Resolution, and Human Rights.

Over the years, Asma has dedicated herself to fortifying civil society by empowering Sudanese youth, women, and other marginalized groups. She has undertaken leadership roles with both local and international organizations in Sudan and the Horn of Africa region, overseeing numerous projects in high-conflict humanitarian zones like Darfur and Kordofan. As a mentor and facilitator in youth peer education, she has spearheaded community-based solutions, particularly in the realms of gender equality and reproductive health.

Her advocacy extends to campaigning for economic, social, and cultural rights through initiatives such as the Universal Periodic Review (UPR). As a member of the management board of the inaugural Sudanese women's football team, she champions women's empowerment. As an active participant in Sudanese civil society, Asma collaborates with human rights defenders and revolutionary bodies to support peace and democratic transition in Sudan. Currently, she is a fellow on the African Leadership Centre’s Peace, Security and Development Fellowship Programme for African Women, where she hopes to gain the skills and expertise to further her vision of fortifying Sudan's civil society and continue her role as a leader contributing to the development of her community.