Abu Kallon

Capacity Development Coordinator | Expert in Project Management, Community Health, and Local Empowerment

Abu Kallon is a dynamic and dedicated development professional with over six years of experience in the nonprofit sector and development program management.

Holding a Master’s in Development Studies and a Bachelor’s in Sociology, he has focused his career on empowering communities, strengthening health systems, and promoting sustainable local leadership.

Currently serving as Capacity Development Coordinator at Jhpiego under the USAID-MOMENTUM project, Abu leads the technical and organizational capacity building of local partners in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health in Sierra Leone.

He oversees Fixed Amount Awards (FAAs), develops streamlined monitoring tools, and provides tailored support to foster genuine financial autonomy for grassroots organizations.

Areas of Expertise

Full-cycle development project management

Capacity building for local partners

Community health & sustainable health systems

Financial monitoring & donor compliance (USAID)

Locally-led development approaches & community leadership

Stakeholder engagement & strategic planning

What Sets Him Apart

“Success is not the absence of obstacles, but how you rise after the fall.” – Nelson Mandela

Abu has consistently shown his ability to turn complex operational challenges into opportunities for lasting improvement. A standout example: supporting a struggling local partner to unlock critical funding, enabling the training of over 50 community health workers.

He is a firm believer in the power of community-driven initiatives, advocating for a results-oriented approach grounded in human values—integrity, respect, communication, and resilience.

His own life journey—marked by academic and financial struggles that he overcame with determination—informs his strong belief in collective action, the importance of family, and the strength of solidarity.

Future Goals

To empower African communities—especially women and girls—through collaboration, partnership, and sustainable, locally-owned solutions to social, economic, and climate challenges.