Newcastle's Kurdish House volunteers start weekly litter-picks to give back to the city
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Newcastle's Kurdish House volunteers start weekly litter-picks to give back to the city

20 Jun 2026 · Originally published 20 Jun 2026 9/10 Original headline: Kurdish group helping to keep Newcastle clean and tidy after feeling 'welcomed'
Led by Sabir Khalid, the Kurdish House volunteer group has grown to nearly 100 members who spend their Tuesdays and Wednesdays cleaning streets in the West End. The initiative began as a way for the community to show gratitude for the welcome they have received in Newcastle, and now operates in partnership with the local council to improve the area for everyone.
Source: Chronicle Live Tyne And Wear
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