People rooted in the community.
RISE is led by a team with strong community relationships, practical experience and a shared commitment to creating opportunities and improving access to support across Haringey.
Community knowledge. Practical experience.
Our team works across youth services, health and wellbeing, community engagement, advice, partnerships and local opportunities.
We combine strong relationships with residents and communities with experience of working alongside voluntary organisations, public services, schools, health partners and local government.
Leading RISE.
Awale Elmi
Awale co-founded RISE Projects and leads the organisation’s strategic development, partnerships and community work.
His work focuses on building stronger connections between communities and services, developing partnerships and creating programmes that respond to local needs.
Ahmed Mohamed
Ahmed oversees the coordination and delivery of RISE programmes, working closely with staff, volunteers, residents and partner organisations.
He supports the development of welcoming community spaces and services that connect people with activities, information and practical support.
Community & youth team.
Asila Habib
Sada Dirir
Yousri Belabbes
Salim Abdulkadir
Mohamed Abdulkadir
Relationships are at the heart of our work.
Our team works directly with residents, young people, families and community organisations to understand what is happening locally and respond in practical ways.
Whether someone first comes to RISE for an activity, advice, a workshop or simply a conversation, our aim is to create trusted relationships that can lead to wider support, opportunities and involvement.