We are delighted to welcome Firaol as our new Live Well in Later Life Coordinator, delivering the Live Well in Later Life programme across East Salford.
Firaol brings a wealth of experience in community development, advocacy, and supporting people from diverse backgrounds. His professional journey began in Ethiopia, where he worked in human rights, supporting migrants and delivering legal education programmes to help individuals better understand and access their rights.
Since moving to the UK, Firaol has continued his commitment to empowering and supporting communities through a range of impactful roles. He volunteered as a General Caseworker with the Manchester Refugee Support Network, providing vital support to refugees and asylum seekers as they navigated life in the UK. He also served as Project Coordinator at the Selam Language and Culture Association, helping to promote cultural understanding, community engagement, and inclusion.
More recently, Firaol worked as a Lived Experience Project Worker at Manchester Community Central, where he drew on both his professional expertise and personal insight to ensure community voices were heard, valued, and reflected in the development of local services and initiatives.
In his new role at Inspiring Communities Together, Firaol will focus on supporting older people across East Salford to stay connected, active, and engaged within their communities. Through the Live Well in Later Life programme, he will work closely with residents, partners, and local groups to improve wellbeing, reduce social isolation, and create opportunities for people to live fulfilling and independent lives as they age.
Outside of work, Firaol enjoys reading, watching films, and hiking. These interests reflect his curiosity, love of learning, and appreciation of the outdoors.
We are thrilled to have Firaol join the team and look forward to seeing the positive impact he will make across East Salford. Please join us in giving him a very warm welcome.
