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    11

    Jun 2023

    Last Updated: 09/06/2023
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    Refugee organises Afghanistan Day at Harrogate College

    by John Plummer

    | 11 Jun, 2023
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    thumbnail_hc-sabreyah-captaining-the-afghan-national-development-side
    Harrogate College student Sabreyah Nowrozi in action for Afghanistan.

    Harrogate College is hosting its first Afghanistan Day next Tuesday.

    The college is seeking to shine a light on Afghan culture in a variety of forms. Artwork and traditional dress will be on display, and poems and songs will be performed throughout the day.

    There will also be traditional Afghan food available for a small fee to raise money for women's healthcare and education.

    Afghan refugee Sabreyah Nowrozi is organising the festivities.

    Sabreyah said:

    “I think most people just know about the war and troubles we’ve had in Afghanistan, but this day will be a chance to show the other side and share information about our culture and the country’s positive qualities."


    Sabreyah is currently studying English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) at Harrogate college after being forced to flee the Taliban in Afghanistan in 2021.

    She was captain of the Afghan women's development football team, so was targeted by the Taliban which has banned all women from playing sports.

    Sabreyah said her escape was fraught with danger due to the numerous Taliban checkpoints. She managed to flee with help from former captain of her team Khalida Popal, Leeds United F.C and a flight funded by Kim Kardashian.

    She has since managed to continue her footballing career at Harrogate Town AFC Women.

    Now with herself and her family settled in the UK, she has set her sights on a psychology course at the University of York.

    Afghanistan Day on 13 June comes just before refugee week beginning June 19. The theme selected for this year is compassion.

    If you are interested in booking a free place at Afghanistan Day click here.



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