Manal Elsir Awadallah Hassan

Manal is a Birmingham-based community advocate, researcher, interpreter, and translator with experience supporting EU citizens, migrants, and diverse communities in the UK and Sweden. She is the Founder and Director of M&M Innovation, through which she provides community support, translation, and advocacy, helping individuals and families understand administrative processes, access services, and make their voices heard. Manal also works in community engagement through Retrofit Balsall Heath, connecting with residents and supporting their participation in local initiatives.

As a member of the EU Citizens Campaigns Network, she is particularly committed to raising awareness of challenges relating to the EU Settlement Scheme, family rights, and access to education. She believes that people’s lived experiences should help shape fairer policies and stronger communities.