Who are the founders?

We, the founders of the organization Arc de la Vie pour le Monde Entier (ONG AVME) are called Sofia Ölander and Mufupa Abdallah. We are a couple who met when we worked together on a mission for Doctors Without Boarders. Mufupa as a nurse and Sofia as an administrator / logistician.

Our vision to start our own organization, with long-term and sustainable developmental goals, was born quite some time ago. We were therefore very happy when we finally opened the doors to our health center, in October 2016. This was the first project the organization launched. We continue to have high ambitions for our organization and are planning a variety of projects and activities in 2018.

 

Founders

Theophile Mufupa Kivukutu Abdallah

Founder

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)


Mufupa Abdallah is a dedicated public health specialist with strong expertise in health systems and sustainable development.He holds a Master’s degree in healthcare management and public health, with a focus on the management and administration of health systems.

With over 26 years of experience across hospital, humanitarian, and community settings, he has developed a solid ability to design, coordinate, and implement health interventions in a wide range of contexts.

He has worked in both Africa and Europe, giving him a broad perspective on today’s health challenges. In particular, he has deep experience working in resource-limited and vulnerable settings. His expertise includes health workforce management, medical coordination, and strengthening institutional capacity.

As the founder of the NGO AVME, Mufupa Abdallah has built an organisation with an international focus and a clear vision:
to promote equal access to high-quality healthcare, strengthen community resilience, and support long-term transformation of health systems.

His leadership is guided by strong principles of integrity and operational excellence.

Sofia Maria Ölander

Founder

Programs Administrator (ACP)