Media Coverage

Australian Financial Review: Former model Abang Anade Othow overcame flight, famine and loss to build a thriving career and family in Australia.

Abang Othow next to a quote that says, 'For more than five decades, conflict has ravaged Sudan unabated. ASC Board Member Abang Anade Othow in The New York Times.' The New York Times logo appears above the text.

The New York Times published Abang’s response to an article on the war in Sudan.

Abang Othow in front of ivy-covered wall, wearing a black top and colorful skirt; SBS News logo on top left.

SBS News featured Abang’s story

Meet Abang and Buckets of Hope at the Bondi Books & Ideas Weekend

Abang Othow: "People with refugee backgrounds are not just victims; they are powerful initiators of change." The text is attributed to Abang Anade Othow, Refugee Ambassador of Australia. The Refugee Council of Australia logo is in the corner.

Abang became a Refugee Ambassador at the Refugee Council of Australia.

Abang Othow. The Guardian logo.

Abang’s comment on the war in Sudan, featured on The Guardian Australia

"City of Sydney poster welcoming refugees and asylum seekers, featuring diverse individuals and text: 'Refugees and people seeking asylum are welcome in our city.'" Abang Othow.

Abang participated in the City of Sydney Refugee Week with a community talk.

"City of Sydney poster welcoming refugees and asylum seekers, featuring diverse individuals and text: 'Refugees and people seeking asylum are welcome in our city.'" Abang Othow.

Abang participated in the City of Sydney Refugee Week with a community talk.

Abang Othow smiling in a colorful floral outfit next to the 7 News logo.

7 News featuring Abang’s story

Abang Othow next to a quote that says, 'For more than five decades, conflict has ravaged Sudan unabated. ASC Board Member Abang Anade Othow in The New York Times.' The New York Times logo appears above the text.

The New York Times published Abang’s response to an article on the war in Sudan.

Abang Othow: "People with refugee backgrounds are not just victims; they are powerful initiators of change." The text is attributed to Abang Anade Othow, Refugee Ambassador of Australia. The Refugee Council of Australia logo is in the corner.

Abang became a Refugee Ambassador at the Refugee Council of Australia.

"City of Sydney poster welcoming refugees and asylum seekers, featuring diverse individuals and text: 'Refugees and people seeking asylum are welcome in our city.'" Abang Othow.

Abang participated in the City of Sydney Refugee Week with a community talk.

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