The journey is more important than the destination. 

Spoken word artist confirmed as part of the Birmingham 2022 handover line up

A Fixers campaign led by Amerah Saleh: http://www.fixers.org.uk/news/10954-11208/child-brides-fix-on-itv.php Considering child marriage to be a violation of human rights that robs young girls of their health, education and future prospects, Amerah Saleh wants to help put a stop to the practice.
Take with a pinch of salt and the knowledge we don't take ourselves that seriously as advice-givers, as you'll probably see in this video. This is more about our journey, things we've learned along the way, and wisdom we've usually stolen off other people.
Interview with Amerah Saleh, Freelance Artist, Birmingham, UK. Amerah is, quote, an "artivist" who`s happy that she has the opportunity to create art for social change. This interview was made in the context of the project "Transeuropa Caravans: connecting local alternative voices" This project is coordinated by European Alternatives (www.euroalter.com) This project is funded by Europe for Citizens Program of the European Union and Open Society Foundation Europe.
 
 

Youth of Excellence Award 2015
This award is not open for nominations but the winner will be selected from one of the winners of the youth category to be named overall Youth of Excellence Award Winner.

Art Award 2015

This represents a young person who has demonstrated a passion for the culture of arts including music, acting/drama, dance, poetry/spoken, singing, film or visual arts. The nominee will have utilised their talent in their community through acts such as fundraising, raising awareness, to encourage other young people and general event performances.

Brum 30 Under 30 - 2018

BirminghamLive runs the 30 Under 30 campaign to celebrate the achievements of young people living and working in and around Birmingham. We shine a light on inspiring entrepreneurs, professionals, social activists and artists aged 16 - 29 who are helping to put our diverse city on the map



 

““Well done to you, you did brilliantly. There was never a shadow of doubt, that those pieces in the corner had your name written all over them.”
— Mohammed Ali, Aerosol Arabic
““Amerah! I had no doubt in my mind about your ability to lead workshops, and enthuse young people, and you didn’t disappoint! You took control of the team, made yourself a central point of contact for myself, had an overview of what everyone was doing and just generally managed your team was great to see and work with.”
— Casey Bailey, Q3 Academy
““Your workshops were professionally run, welcoming and inspiring in a difficult environment. It’s also evident that you plan them with great precision and thought, and they are far more structured than other workshops I have seen.”
— Anna Saunders, Cheltenham Poetry Festival
““Amerah has always been someone whom I saw great potential in. She has the gift of being able to touch people’s lives and transforming them for the better. Be that through something she taught or something she helped them find within themselves. She shows immense potential and that’s what makes her so inspiring. All her great work so far is a testament to that and a testament to all her hard work, passion and creativity!”
— Shabbir Abdulhussein, Peer and Critical Friend