Hanan Ibrahim

Hanan Ibrahim MBE (Somali: Xanan Ibraahiim, Arabic: حنان ابراهيم‎) is a Somali social activist. She is the Chairperson of the Barnet Muslim Women's Network, among other organizations.

Early years

Ibrahim grew up in Somalia. She is a mother of three children and a Muslim.

After the outbreak of the civil war in her native country, she moved to the United Kingdom in 1998.

Career

In a professional capacity, Ibrahim worked with the Women Interfaith Network, Sisters against Violent Extremism, the African SANG and the Women's Federation for World Peace.

While in London, she founded the Somali Family Support Group (SFSG), a non-governmental organization catering to the UK's Somali and larger Horn African community. The SFSG promotes inter-faith dialogue and understanding, and advocates for greater female participation in various issues. It also offers a variety of social services, including a family advice center, health awareness drives, job-search assistance and skill acquisition workshops.