Abang Anade Othow

Abang Anade Othow is a refugee advocate, educator, speaker, writer, and leader.

She is the founder of Buckets of Hope, an initiative that uses visualisation and mindfulness to help individuals and communities not only survive but thrive.

Abang serves as the Deputy Chair of the Asylum Seekers Centre and was named National Ambassador for the NSW Department of Education.

Her upcoming book, to be published by HarperCollins in 2026, draws on her life journey and introduces the Buckets of Hope method, offering a framework for resilience and hope.

Abang's recent articles

Best of 2025 - Sudan cannot be an invisible tragedy

Best of 2025 - Sudan cannot be an invisible tragedy

The end of violence must be a first step in the Sudan Civil War. And Australia has a key role to play.

Sudan cannot be an invisible tragedy

Sudan cannot be an invisible tragedy

The end of violence must be a first step in the Sudan Civil War. And Australia has a key role to play.