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Dr. Suliman A. Giddo is a highly accomplished expert with over twenty years of intensive and comprehensive experience in leadership, international relations, strategic planning, conflict resolution and disaster and emergency management; having successfully created strategic plans for governments and private institutions in the Middle East, Africa, and the United States. He is also a renowned academic and researcher at George Mason University, with a proven track record of excellence in teaching at American universities including the School of Business at Indiana, and serving in senior positions for several international organizations, including the prestigious American Red Cross, Management System International and Qatar Foundation. Dr. Giddo’s extensive experience includes serving as a consultant for the UA-UN joint mission. He also served as a board member for several institutions and organizations.
Dr.Giddo is the dynamic founder and president of Sub-Saharan University, which offers eight programs in diverse fields such as medicine and general surgery, nursing, medical lab, business administration, information technology, computer network, and banking and finance, with over 2000 enrolled students mostly from Internal Displaced Persons.
Dr. Giddo earned his Ph.D. in Peace Studies and Conflict Analysis and Resolution from George Mason University in the United States, where he demonstrated exceptional academic prowess. He also completed postgraduate studies in Humanitarian Assistance from Fordham University in New York, a Master of Science in Business Administration/Accounting from Strayer University in Virginia, where he was an outstanding alumni (2008), and post-graduate studies in Strategic Planning and Project Management from the prestigious Stanford University in California. Dr. Giddo obtained his B.Sc. in Business Administration from the University of Khartoum.
Mr. Al Hajri has extensive working experience in the Ministry of Municipality, where he served as Assistant Director of the Minister’s Office for Municipal Council Affairs until 2016. His responsibilities included coordination between the office of the Minister and relevant departments, as well as following up on the work of the Municipal Council and its related recommendations and reports. He also served as Director of the Minister’s Office and attended several conferences representing the Ministry. He also previously worked in the Qatari Armed Forces and Al Rayyan Municipality. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration, International Cooperation. He also studies at the Higher Institute for Cooperative Studies.
Ali is a legal advisor at the Raoul Wallenberg Center for Human Rights and co-authors the independent legal analysis into breaches of the Genocide Convention in Sudan. His current practice focuses on international criminal law, international human rights and humanitarian law, transitional justice, and targeted human rights and anti-corruption sanctions. Mr. Ali is a Doctor of Juridical Science Candidate at the American University Washington College of Law. His research is focused on public law, conflict resolution, and the duality of peace-making and constitution-making processes in post-conflict states
Dr. Ismail Abdelrahaman CPA, CFA Dr. Ismail Abdelrahaman currently serves as the Managing Partner at Mosaic CPA, Inc. in Baltimore, Maryland. He specializes in startups, small and midsized companies, and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). He helps build businesses, guides financial transformation, and designs tax optimization and wealth growth strategies for high-net-worth individuals and business owners. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charter holder, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), a Business Analyst, and a USA Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Special Enrolled Agent. Dr. Abdelrahaman graduated from the Harvard Business Analytics Program (HBAP) in 2021. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (First-Class Honors) and a master’s and Ph.D. in Accounting and Finance from the Faculty of Commerce, Al-Neelain University, Khartoum, Sudan
A businessman lives in UAE
Dr. Sabah holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Sanaa University, Republic of Yemen. She is a certified obstetrician and gynecologist by the Jordanian Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the Arab Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Prior to her current role as Deputy Director of the Modern Medicine Center, she served as an Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist at the Dubai Health Authority, Director General of Sharjah City Medical Center, and Medical Director of the National Center of Modern Medicine. Dr. Sabah is a member of the Emirates Medical Association and currently serves as the Chairman of the Supreme Council of Consulting and Training Group (Five and One Training Centre) within Mohammed bin Rashid’s projects – Government of Dubai. Additionally, she is the Chairman of KENZEL FACILITY MANAGEMENT within Mohammed bin Rashid’s projects – Government of Dubai. Dr. Sabah’s extensive experience and leadership in the medical industry make her a valuable asset to our DPDO organization.
Broadcaster Radio Show – Radio -one WOL AM Washington DC
Joe Madsion, Known as: THE BLACK EAGLE. By his radio listeners at WOL-AM in Washington, D.C. He was one of America’s Top talk radio personalities. Madison used his microphone to bring attention to social injustice here and abroad, challenging himself and his listeners to respond. He led demonstrations for ninety days to end the genocide in Darfur. Madison had travelled three times to the war zones in Southern Sudan, where he participated in the freeing of more than 7000 slaves and delivered survival kits to refugees. In 2015, Madison set the Guinness World Record for the longest on-air broadcast, 52 hours. During the record-breaking show, he raised more than $250,000 for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Five months later, Madison made history again by broadcasting live from Cuba and becoming the first American radio host to do so in more than 50 years.
He continued to inspire us to pursue our charitable work. We extend our sincere thoughts and condolences to him and his loved ones.) June 1949-Jan 2014)
Vocalist and Peace Activist Khartoum Sudan
Renowned singer and songwriter Omer Ihsas was born in Nyala, South Darfur. He chooses to identify himself as Sudanese rather specifically Darfuri, to minimize the separation with Sudanese society. With his band Messager of Peace, he tours in African, Europe, Asia, and the United States of America promoting peace, unity and reconciliation among all Sudanese.
Dr. Dosa, Associate Professor and lecturer, Juba University- Sudan
Dr. Dosa has worked as the Director General of the Regional Ministry of Agriculture for the greater Darfur region from 1981 to 1985. He has worked as a researcher at the National Animal Disease Center in Ames, Iowa. He served as the Deputy President of the board of Directors for the Sudanese Popular Development Organization, an NGO working in relief and support of war-affected Darfuris.
President, VSAT Broadband Industries Inc., NY
Mary Ellen is president and a member of the board of Directors of Maritime Broadband LLC, a US-based Engineering Company specializing in turn-key communication solutions for the Maritime industry. Mrs. Kramer has served as Chief Executive of several international telecommunications companies since 1994. Before that, she provided consulting services to banks and financial institutions while raising her four children. She worked intensively on the power of women and inspiring them to create possibilities for themselves and their lives. She graduated from the School of Business in New York City
Dr. Gloria Served as national Chairperson of the Million Voices for Darfur Campaign in 2006. She has extensive experience in international humanitarian relief work, with a specific focus on Africa. Since 2001, Dr. Gloria has made seven trips to Southern Sudan, where she was involved in obtaining the freedom of 10,000 women and children enslaved during the two decades of civil war.
Dr. Sabah holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Sanaa University, Republic of Yemen. She is a certified obstetrician and gynecologist by the Jordanian Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the Arab Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Prior to her current role as Deputy Director of the Modern Medicine Center, she served as an Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist at the Dubai Health Authority, Director General of Sharjah City Medical Center, and Medical Director of the National Center of Modern Medicine. Dr. Sabah is a member of the Emirates Medical Association and currently serves as the Chairman of the Supreme Council of Consulting and Training Group (Five and One Training Centre) within Mohammed bin Rashid’s projects – Government of Dubai. Additionally, she is the Chairman of KENZEL FACILITY MANAGEMENT within Mohammed bin Rashid’s projects – Government of Dubai. Dr. Sabah’s extensive experience and leadership in the medical industry make her a valuable asset to our DPDO organization.
Dr. Sabah holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Sanaa University, Republic of Yemen. She is a certified obstetrician and gynecologist by the Jordanian Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the Arab Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Prior to her current role as Deputy Director of the Modern Medicine Center, she served as an Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist at the Dubai Health Authority, Director General of Sharjah City Medical Center, and Medical Director of the National Center of Modern Medicine. Dr. Sabah is a member of the Emirates Medical Association and currently serves as the Chairman of the Supreme Council of Consulting and Training Group (Five and One Training Centre) within Mohammed bin Rashid’s projects – Government of Dubai. Additionally, she is the Chairman of KENZEL FACILITY MANAGEMENT within Mohammed bin Rashid’s projects – Government of Dubai. Dr. Sabah’s extensive experience and leadership in the medical industry make her a valuable asset to our DPDO organization.
Dr. Suliman A. Giddo is a highly accomplished expert with over twenty years of intensive and comprehensive experience in leadership, international relations, strategic planning, conflict resolution and disaster and emergency management; having successfully created strategic plans for governments and private institutions in the Middle East, Africa, and the United States. He is also a renowned academic and researcher at George Mason University, with a proven track record of excellence in teaching at American universities including the School of Business at Indiana, and serving in senior positions for several international organizations, including the prestigious American Red Cross, Management System International and Qatar Foundation. Dr. Giddo’s extensive experience includes serving as a consultant for the UA-UN joint mission. He also served as a board member for several institutions and organizations.
Dr.Giddo is the dynamic founder and president of Sub-Saharan University, which offers eight programs in diverse fields such as medicine and general surgery, nursing, medical lab, business administration, information technology, computer network, and banking and finance, with over 2000 enrolled students mostly from Internal Displaced Persons.
Dr. Giddo earned his Ph.D. in Peace Studies and Conflict Analysis and Resolution from George Mason University in the United States, where he demonstrated exceptional academic prowess. He also completed postgraduate studies in Humanitarian Assistance from Fordham University in New York, a Master of Science in Business Administration/Accounting from Strayer University in Virginia, where he was an outstanding alumni (2008), and post-graduate studies in Strategic Planning and Project Management from the prestigious Stanford University in California. Dr. Giddo obtained his B.Sc. in Business Administration from the University of Khartoum.