Ahmad Ahmad
Service Manager

Ahmad joined Entraide in January 2025. Before joining Entraide, AHMAD served as an Integration Project Manager at the Coventry Refugee and Migrant Centre. In this role, he provided extensive support to refugees and migrants, addressing their challenges and empowering them to achieve independence. At Entraide, Ahmad coordinates all our activities and manages staff and volunteers, ensuring the effective delivery of services and support. Ahmad holds a master’s degree in English Language, a bachelor’s degree in English Language, a Master of Business Administration with a very good grade, and a Diploma in Educational Science.

Cirhuza Guy
Caseworker

Cirhuza joined Entraide in July 2019 dealing with casework and advocacy. He has a degree in Regional Planning and one in Business Management. Cirhuza has extensive Casework experience and Project Management experience with refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants both abroad and in the UK, where he has facilitated their integration into society.

Alia Hussain
Volunteer Coordinator

Alia has a background in mental health and extensive experience in volunteer management. Alia is responsible for recruiting and supporting volunteers for Entraide to help aid the transition of asylum seekers and refugees as fully integrated members of the local community. She graduated from the University of Wolverhampton with a BSc (Hons) in Psychology.

Olena Liashenko
Caseworker

Olena joined Entraide in June 2024. She has lived experience of forced migration, having moved to UK from Ukraine since November 2022. As a dedicated Caseworker, she’s committed to empowering individuals and families to overcome challenges and improve their well-being. Her approach is compassionate and client-centered, focusing on providing tailored support and resources to meet each person’s unique needs. Olena graduated from the Ukrainian Economical University with a postgraduate diploma in Management.

Elliott Williams
Hosting Development Worker

Elliott has worked and volunteered for Entraide since February 2022. He started off volunteering as a community coach, which mainly focused on helping asylum seekers with conversational English classes. Since January 2023, he has worked directly with Ukrainian refugees, their hosts, as well as helping asylum seekers, refugees, and other vulnerable migrants. Elliott graduated with distinction in MSc International Development from the University of Birmingham in 2021, where he focused his research on the experiences of disabled refugees in Greece. Since then, he has worked in the refugee sector and is passionate about helping refugees, to not just integrate into society, but to live fulfilling lives.

Sara Malik
Administrator

Sara holds a BTeC in Psychology, Criminology, and Law and has extensive experience in volunteering and community work across Solihull and Birmingham. As an administrator, Sara specialises in data management, responding to inquiries, and providing efficient organisational support. She is skilled in handling sensitive information, streamlining processes, and ensuring effective communication with individuals and teams. Sara is dedicated to supporting local initiatives and helping members of the community access the resources and assistance they need.

Sobhia Farooq
Caseworker

Sobhia started with Entraide in April 2025 and has felt welcomed into the team. Sobhia has been working in different capacities and organisations in the Charity Sector for many years, including volunteering in South Africa and for Amnesty International. Sobhia obtained a Master’s degree in Human Rights from the Institute of Commonwealth Studies in 2012 as well as a Postgraduate Degree in International Development in 2011. Sobhia previously worked for Age UK Solihull and Money Advise Trust and loves supporting people.

Felix Kupay

Felix is the Founder of ENTRAIDE. He is currently a Housing Officer for a local Children’s Services and a freelance Consultant for the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) specialising in diaspora involvement in international development. Felix has worked in the past as a Senior Programme Manager for an international NGO in Africa managing community projects funded by bilateral and multilateral donors and as such, he has a lot of experience of designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating projects. He graduated from the University of Birmingham with an MA in Social Policy in 2009 and an MSc. in International Development in 2010. Felix is also qualified at OISC Level 2 Asylum & Protection.

Helen Guizani

Helen has been a qualified Social Worker since 2004. She worked initially in Child Protection before specialising in Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children. She has been a Children’s Social Work Assistant Team Manager since 2009. She holds an MA in Social Work (2004) and an MA in Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care (2012) from Warwick University.

Thenain Coulibaly

Thenain has held several roles in Public Health/Health Promotion, Programme Management and Operational Leadership within NHS setting. Thenain is passionate about prevention, undeserved communities and social injustice – she is currently a Service Transformation Lead for Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care Trust. Thenain graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2007 with a Master of Public Health. She also holds a bachelor’s degree from the University Francois Rabelais de Tours (France) and a Certificate in Community Health Work, Health Education and Promotion from the Minneapolis Community and Technical College (USA).

Sophia Nasreisfahany

Sophia is a local North Solihull resident with a passion for making a difference, starting her career with Solihull Council she progressed into Employability and Youth Work, gaining qualifications in Advice and Guidance and later in Management. Sophia has supported the work of Entraide for many years before becoming a Trustee. Sophia currently works as the Partnerships Manager for Migrant Help, supporting Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Survivors of Modern-Day Slavery and Trafficking.