Councillor Angham Ahmed

“I arrived in Rotherham from Yemen at the age of 12, unable to speak English and uncertain of where I belonged. Over time, this town became part of me shaping not only who I am, but how I move through the world. 

I may not fit traditional ideas of what a Rotherham woman should look like, yet my identity is deeply rooted here: in resilience, community, care, and the determination to ensure others feel seen and heard. 

I wear my turban with pride and carry both my heritage and my experiences openly. People often say they hear me before they see me. I have learned not to shrink myself to fit expectations, but to stand fully in who I am.

My life has been shaped by family, service, and advocacy from raising my children and returning to education, to building inclusive services for people with learning disabilities and complex needs, serving as a local councillor, and supporting Black and ethnic minority women to find confidence in their own voices."