Hazel LimOur Swansea , Our Stories My Story in EnglishFy Stori yn Gymraeg Introduction and Background My name is Hazel, a neurodivergent mother, wife, and Christian of Malaysian Chinese heritage. I work as an autism specialist and advocate, supporting neurodivergent individuals and their families. In 2015, my family moved to Swansea to better support my…
Hannah SabatiaOur Swansea , Our Stories My Story in EnglishFy Stori yn Gymraeg Introduction and Background My name is Hannah Sabatia, came to Swansea in 2009 and have seen Swansea become and grow into the city of Sanctuary. Challenges Encountered Initially, as a single mum, alone with two boys was a challenge but as I…
Dmitri FinkelshteinOur Swansea , Our Stories My Story in EnglishFy Stori yn Gymraeg Introduction and Background I’m Dr. Dmitri Finkelshtein, born in Kyiv, Ukraine, in 1978. I graduated with distinction from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv with an MSc in Mathematics in 2000. After earning my PhD and Doctor of Science degrees at the…
Chinyere Chukwudi-OkehOur Swansea , Our Stories My Story in EnglishFy Stori yn Gymraeg Introduction and Background My name is Chinyere Chukwudi-Okeh, a Nigerian writer, wife, and mother of three. My career journey has been diverse, spanning the publishing sector with Farafina, Daskachifu Limited, and Parisia Publishers, as well as the financial and oil and gas…
Chantal Therese Marie PatelOur Swansea , Our Stories My Story in EnglishFy Stori yn Gymraeg Introduction and Background My Name is Chantal Therese Marie Patel. I arrived in the UK in 1974 as part of a global recruitment initiative to study nursing. Initially assigned to Bridgend, Wales, I faced challenges due to language, accent, and…
Awder AhmedOur Swansea , Our Stories My Story in EnglishFy Stori yn Gymraeg Introduction and Background My name is Awder Ahmed, I am a Kurdish refugee from Iraq. My family and I arrived in the UK in March 2019, claiming asylum. A month later, we were placed in Swansea, where we were warmly welcomed. People…
Adeshola AdemiloyeOur Swansea , Our Stories My Story in EnglishFy Stori yn Gymraeg Introduction and Background My name is Dr. Adeshola Ademiloye , an engineer who moved to Swansea in 2018 after completing my PhD in civil engineering with a focus on biomedical engineering applications in Hong Kong. Before moving to Swansea, I spent a…
Ankita JainOur Swansea , Our Stories My Story in EnglishFy Stori yn Gymraeg Introduction and Background My name is Dr. Ankita Jain, a Paediatric Consultant at Morriston Hospital. I moved to Swansea in 2009, and despite the initial challenges of adapting to a new culture and city, I quickly grew fond of this place. Joining…
Alfred OyekoyaOur Swansea , Our Stories My Story in EnglishFy Stori yn Gymraeg Introduction and Background I’m Alfred Oyekoya, and I’ve been proud to call Swansea home for nearly 20 years. I got married here, went to school here, and have grown to truly love this city. Challenges Encountered One of the major challenges for…
Our Swansea, Our Story – Alfred OyekoyaMy StoryI’m Alfred Oyekoya, and I’ve lived in Swansea for almost two decades. I’ve built my life in this city, marrying, studying, and working here. One challenge minority groups face is the lack of timely information. Many opportunities or services don’t reach these communities due to isolation, language barriers,…
