Dr. Sharif Abdullah is an author and advocate for inclusivity and the transformation of society to align with our common spiritual values. As Director of Commonway Institute, he has visited over 35 countries and over 100 distinct cultures. His books include the award-winning Creating a World That Works for All, and Seven Seeds for a New Society.
Sharif is an expert in the emerging field of "demos-dynamics" - how human populations interact and change. Sharif teaches groups and individuals how to understand and practice inclusivity - the connection with all beings.
Dr. Abdullah visits Sri Lanka several times a year, as Senior Advisor for Sarvodaya Shramadana. Sharif's peace-making work contributed to the 2002 historic cease fire in the 25-year ethnic civil war in Sri Lanka. Relevant project experience includes:
""The Three Valleys Project". This multi-year project brought potentially adversarial Anglo and Latino groups into facilitated inclusive dialogs in the three agricultural valleys surrounding Portland, OR.
Sharif is the recipient of the 2006 "Humanitarian Service Award" from the Unity and Diversity Council and the 2007 "Hero of Humanity Award" from the Art of Living Foundation, as well as the "Martin Luther King Lifetime Achievement Award" from the World Arts Foundation.
Specialties: Societal Transformation, Turbulence Planning, Inclusivity Building, Conflict Resolution, Leadership Development, Change Management, Team Building, Public Involvement Facilitation, Diversity Training.
To learn more about Sharif and the mission of Commonway Institute: "To create a world that works for all" visit www.commonway.org/sharif_bio_intro
To view a recent TEDx Talk by Sharif, visit the following link: HERE
To view additional keynote addresses by Sharif, including a MLK Day keynote address for "Sisters of the Road", a kitchen and resource center for Portland's homeless populations, click on the following links:
MLK Day Keynote Speech, Portland, Oregon, for Sisters of the Road [HQ]