Salim Ismael

Salim Ismael founded the Yes We Can association, to promote the English language and conserve the environment in Comoros. He has successfully created chapters in different communities to help villages learn English for free in order to access work and study opportunities. Salim Ismael serves as the coordinator for American Corner which connects the University of Comoros and US Embassy, and organizes celebratory events for Nelson Mandela month in partnership with the South African Embassy. He successfully led a book donation project, Book For Africa designed by the Comorian students, holds a degree in Applied Foreign Languages from the University of Comoros, and received management training from the US Embassy, and in Ethiopia and Madagascar. Salim is skilled in community relations, outreach, environmental preservation, and public and private partnership, and upon completion the fellowship plans to take his promotion of the English language and environment conservation to other islands.