Connecting Our Communities to a Better Life Abou For New York City Council 2025
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Abou is a public advocate who cares for the well-being of ordinary citizens working very hard to put food on the table. He is ready to promote political equity and justice for all.
A former United Nations officer, he oversaw and implemented an awareness and prevention training program for personnel in United Nations Operations in Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) for six years.
Abou contributed to peace and development in Cote d’Ivoire by advocating for recognition of volunteers; worked with national and International partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming; and mobilized and helped increase the number of volunteers, including experienced UN Volunteers, throughout the world.
He is a dedicated civil servant who has been serving the public in the Unified Court System of the State of New York. After immigrating from Senegal two decades ago, he has resided on Staten Island.
He worked for Community Health Action of Staten Island for more than 10 years in many community initiatives that served the need of immigrants. This work made him one of the most solicited community organizers and health advocates in Staten Island's immigrant community.
Abou has been a driving force in promoting universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care, and support, and in creating partnerships among civil society, governments, and people living with HIV.
Abou has an undergraduate degree from the City University of New York and a graduate degree from Yeshiva University School of Social Work.
As an adjunct professor at Wagner College and Medgar Evers College City University of New York, he worked with the City's youth. He is fluent in three languages and is a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). He has received numerous awards for his outstanding contributions throughout his professional and academic career.
When he can, Abou fosters his unbridled passion for soccer and tennis. He is married and has a son.