Jeffrey NsoforOur Swansea , Our Stories My Story in EnglishFy Stori yn Gymraeg Introduction and Background My name is Jeffrey Nsofor. I moved to Swansea in September 2010, without ever having heard of Swansea before. My goal was to pursue a master’s degree in finance, gain work experience, and return. However, Swansea became a second…
Moomal ShahOur Swansea , Our Stories My Story in EnglishFy Stori yn Gymraeg Introduction and Background My name is Moomal Shah, and I come from an ethnic minority background with roots in Sindh, Pakistan, where I belong to a well-known literary family. I arrived in the UK in 2010 and settled in Swansea, a city…
Jacob Seminole HenryOur Swansea , Our Stories My Story in EnglishFy Stori yn Gymraeg Introduction and Background I’m Jacob Henry, a dedicated professional in youth development and community engagement. With over a decade in the third sector, I have a deep understanding of the challenges faced by disadvantaged young people. My journey began as a…
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…
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…
Celebrating Roma Taylor : 2024 Veterans Lifetime Achievement and Champion Awards Celebrating Roma Taylor: A Lifetime of Service and Recognition We are thrilled to announce that Mrs. Roma Taylor, the founder of Windrush Cymru Elders, has been honoured with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 Welsh Veterans Awards. This award recognises her remarkable…
Windrush Generation’s impact on Welsh community integration The Windrush Generation has played a vital role in promoting community integration and diversity in Wales since their arrival in the 1940s-70s. Here are some key ways they have contributed: Enriching Welsh Culture The Windrush Generation brought new culinary traditions, musical styles like reggae and calypso, and…
