Mr. Gure is a Canadian of Somali origin and a passionate advocate for human rights. Previously trained in public relations, Abdi also received a bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW) from the University of Regina and completed his master’s in Public Administration at the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy. Mr. Gure has also achieved designations as HSA and NCSO with extensive work experience in the construction and oil/mining industries.

Before moving to Canada, he has extensively worked in the humanitarian field both in Kenya and Somalia with various international and local organizations such as ARC, UNHCR, and the Red Cresent, dealing with refugee crisis, poverty and community development, as well as in conflict resolution projects.

After moving to Canada, he continued his involvement in the nonprofit sector in Winnipeg where he worked with the Manitoba Somali Association (MSA) as a program manager helping the newcomers in Winnipeg, MB. Abdi was also a founding member and a project director of the now-ceased Edmonton Global Relief and Development Center in Edmonton, Alberta undertaking relief and development initiatives in Africa.

Mr. Gure has worked both in the private and public sectors, and currently serves as a public servant with the Saskatchewan provincial government.

Mr. Gure has been involved in the nonprofit sector in Saskatchewan for over a decade, providing immigration/settlement, refugee sponsorship and integration programs, employment and housing supports, as well as family and youth services for newcomers and vulnerable populations in Saskatchewan.

In 2022 Mr. Gure became a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal for his long contributions to the voluntary/nonprofit services sector.
In addition to his family commitment, Abdi is a passionate advocate for human rights, refugee supports, multiculturalism and youth engagement in Saskatchewan and around the Prairies.