Meet a Changemaker: Zubair Bawa

As a community leader, Zubair has been assisting Newham residents for more than 25 years with their welfare, housing, health and social care needs. With the COVID-19 pandemic, his activity only increased, and he became a community champion, as well as organising and delivering prescriptions and food to those who were housebound due to their health. Zubair is very aware of the fact that many residents cannot read or write English, or are digitally excluded, and he helps these residents seek support. He was nominated for the BBC Local Hero Award for his work during the pandemic.