A student who fled to Northern Ireland with his family from war in Syria and is now helping refugees and vulnerable members of the community through his own voluntary initiative has received the Prime Minister’s daily Points of Light award.
Hassan Al Khawam, aged 24, who lives in Lurgan came with his family from Syria in 2017.
Before coming to Northern Ireland, Hassan’s father became ill and was no longer able to work, requiring Hassan to leave full-time education and take up a job to support the family.