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EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES FOR A BRIGHTER TOMORROW

About Communities Upwards

Our Mission

To create a society where all immigrants, especially women, can flourish. We provide vital support, resources, and advocacy, ensuring integration, cultural exchange, and holistic well-being. Together, we aim to break barriers and illuminate the path to a brighter future.

Our Vision

We envision a society where immigrants and immigrant women are valued and fully integrated, enriching the cultural fabric of our community. Through empathy, education, and advocacy, we aspire to build bridges between cultures, promote social cohesion, and create a brighter, more inclusive future for all.

Our Values

  • Inclusivity: Fostering a space where everyone belongs.
  • Empowerment: Equipping immigrants, especially women, to succeed and lead.
  • Collaboration: Building bridges through key partnerships.
  • Education: Using learning as a tool to connect cultures.
  • Advocacy: Championing the rights of our immigrant community.
  • Respect: Celebrating the unique stories and perspectives of all.
  • Health and Well-being: Achieving equity in health via focusing on holistic health and well-being of Immigrant Communities.

Our Staff

Gamila Abdelhalim

Gamila Abdelhalim

Gamila Abdelhalim

Founder and Executive Director


An advocate for transformative community development with an academic legal background and diverse professional history from entrepreneurship to community organzining.

Yordanos Kiros

Gamila Abdelhalim

Gamila Abdelhalim

Program Manager and Analyst


 With a background as a Business Analyst. Committed to making a positive impact on my community, I focus on fostering growth and development.

Tasneem Albaadani

Tasneem Albaadani

Tasneem Albaadani

Community Engagement Coordinator


Hailing from Yemen. Alongside my role, I have a background in computer science. Beyond my professional pursuits, I am a devoted wife and mother to two wonderful children.

Sara Halim

Tasneem Albaadani

Tasneem Albaadani

Administrative Assistant

Specializing in admin and logistical support for the Hayat Jayida Programme. With a background in special education, I am also a dedicated wife and mother of three.

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Communities Upwards

2323 Broadway, Oakland, California 94612, United States

info@communitiesupwards.org +1 (510) 366-9433

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