Dr. Sharif Abdullah is an author and advocate for inclusivity and the transformation of society to align with our common spiritual values. He is a leader in the field of societal transformation. 
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. Sharif 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 ‘New Neighbors’ – Facilitated Dialogues on Special Needs Housing”. Facilitated potentially adverse key stakeholders in focus groups on special needs housing for Portland City Council Task Force on Strategies for Fair Housing. Resulted in consensus-based comprehensive city-wide strategy for fair housing.
- “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.
Dr. Sharif Abdullah has advised organizations, large and small, all around the world, in how to survive and thrive in these turbulent times. He stands ready to advise yours…
Leadership – Consulting – Workshops – Keynote Addresses – Guest Sermons – Seminars
Contact:
Dr. Sharif Abdullah
503-281-1667
mail@commonway.org
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Thank you for your recent writings on OWS.
Rarely do I see vision meaning “All” and in the spirit of Dan Wilkins:
“A Community that excludes even one of its members is no Community at all”
The difference between vision and goals is so important.
Do you know my son’s work: http://www.throughthesamedoor.com
Through the same door: inclusion includes college. Micah has a congitivie impairment.