10/09/2026
For nearly two decades, Abdinasir Kahin has provided free support to Somali and East African immigrants and asylum seekers in Chicago, drawing on his own experience as an asylum seeker who arrived in the United States in 2001 and was granted asylum in 2006. After experiencing homelessness and hardship before receiving support from compassionate Americans and community organizations,, Kahin dedicated himself to helping others navigate immigration proceedings, access resources, find employment, and build new lives in their communities. . His multilingual skills, community relationships and longstanding partnerships with immigration advocates have made him a trusted resource for immigrants and asylum seekers throughout Chicago.