Sharif Abdullah

Dr. Sharif Abdullah is an author and advocate for inclusivity and the transformation of society to align with our common spiritual values. As Director of Commonway Institute he has visited over 35 countries and over 100 distinct cultures.  His books include the award-winning Creating a World That Works for All. 

Sharif is an expert in the emerging field of “demos-dynamics” – how human populations interact and change. Sharif teaches groups and individuals how to understand and practice inclusivity – the connection with all beings.

Dr. Abdullah visits Sri Lanka several times a year, to volunteer with Sarvodaya Shramadana as a Senior Advisor.

Sharif’s awards and recognitions include:

·    2009 “Martin Luther King Lifetime Achievement Award”. World Arts Foundation.
·    2008 “Sarvodaya Vishvamitra (Universal Friend) Award”. Sarvodaya Shramadana organization.
·    2007 “Hero of Humanity Award”.  The Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Award for Uplifting Human Values.
·    2006 “Humanitarian Service Award”.  The Unity and Diversity Council.
·    1999 “Book of the Year Award”.  The Independent Book Publishers Award in the field of current events, for “Creating a World That Works for All”. 
·    1988 Public-Private Partnership Award.  For “Project Catalyst” (Charlotte, NC) from HUD in the Reagan Administration.