Rojava-Born Refugee Wins Community Champion Award for Teaching Kurdish in the UK

Arin Ahmad Mhmad, originally from Rojava Kurdistan, has been named Community Champion and Alumni Impact Award winner by the Scholars School System.

Arin came to the UK in 2015 and has since dedicated herself to supporting and empowering others in her community. Alongside completing her studies, she has volunteered with Manchester City of Sanctuary and taught in schools, and every Sunday shares her passion for the Kurdish language with students at an Arabic school.

Now a head teacher at Murjan School, Arin continues her journey of lifelong learning and has been offered a place to study adult nursing at Manchester Metropolitan University.

The award was presented as part of the school's graduation class of 2026. (Scholars School System)