Who We Are
The work of ESHARA is of, by, and for new Americans, refugees, and people of color. Through our staff and partners, we emphasize strong, collaborative relationships built through outreach, culturally-focused community events, connecting with employers, and working across systems to build sustainable change. We know the cultures, speak the languages, and have shared lived experience of fleeing our home countries to build a new home.
Meet Our Team
Ahmed Makaraan
Executive Director
Ahmed is a former refugee and seasoned community leader with over a decade of experience in nonprofit management, public administration, and emergency response. He leads ESHARA’s strategic vision, partnerships, and organizational growth.
Sahra Mohamed
Program Manager
Sahra oversees ESHARA’s community programs, including employment, housing, youth initiatives, and cultural events. She brings strong leadership in outreach, case coordination, and trauma-informed service delivery.
Nasro Ali
Care Coordinator
Nasro supports New American clients through employment assistance, housing support, childcare applications, and healthcare navigation. She is dedicated to providing culturally responsive, client-centered care.
ESHARA officially registered as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in 2021. Although, the ESHARA Partners and our collective work has been active since 2017. ESHARA started as a multicultural, cross-agency initiative helping new Americans achieve their full potential and secure living-wage employment. Now as a registered nonprofit, ESHARA is committed to building sustainability and collaboration to support all new Americans holistically.
Our goal is to be a bridge and one-stop solution that brings together ethnic and cultural leaders and nonprofit organizations to help new Americans; particularly in gaining employment and becoming empowered to take on leadership positions. We have three main service lines: Employment/Workforce Development Program, Essential Services and Youth Empowerment Program.
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ESHARA Community Partners
Our ethnic group focused partners are responsible for collaborating and working collectively to minimize duplication of services and strengthen our collective impact.
We are always looking to expand our partnerships!
Mainstream Partners
In addition to our ESHARA Partners, we have working relationships with:
The Office of Refugee Services
Funding Partners
Our Work Is Made Possible By Supporters Like:
The Office of Legal Immigration
Refugee Resettlement Programs Office
Medical Assistance (MA)
Get Connected
Office Hours
Monday – Friday
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Locations
Moorhead Office
501 Main Ave Suite A1, Moorhead, MN 56560
Fargo Office
2512 7th Ave S, Suite 1A, Fargo, ND 58103
Mailing Address
PO Box 9692 Fargo, ND 58106