Kowsar is a Sasca hero for her volunteer work

SOMALI Adult Social Care Agency has honoured Miss Kowsar Ahmed who has volunteered her time in helping the communities in Moss Side through SASCA.

Miss Ahmed volunteered for SASCA for a year helping the residents in Moss Side in terms of contacting social services on their behalf, filling forms, accompanying to their appointments and offering them translation services.

Ms Kowsar, who is studying nursing at Manchester University, gave her free time working for the community by volunteering for SASCA two days-a-week

During the event Kowsar said. “I am so grateful for the opportunity that SASCA has given me.

As I volunteer I have learned so much and I was fortunate enough to meet members of the community and also work alongside some of the most amazing people. I would like to thank everyone at SASCA for making it a positive experience.”

Speaking at the event organised to honour Kowsar, Mohamed Jeilani, the chairman of Somali Adult Social Care (SASCA), said: “We are have been very honoured and privileged to have you in our centre and during your stay with us, you have been role model and shown what people like you can do for their community.”

Mr Jeilani also wished Kowsar success in her future role as an Assessor of apprenticeship with First Focus On People in Moss Side.