GLOBAL WORK
Kamal Farrah’S WORK EXTENDS BEYOND THE PAGE AND INTO THE FIELD - SPANNING INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY INITIATIVES, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION.
Alongside developing Greenhaven, he has worked across the United Kingdom, India, China, Peru, and Bali - teaching, leading workshops, and contributing to programmes focused on community project work, self-development, and real-world engagement.
His work includes classroom teaching, expedition-based learning, and community-led projects—from delivering performance-driven curricula in China, supporting grassroots initiatives in The Amazon Rainforest, and funding efforts within local communities.
In 2023, he was awarded a global scholarship for Branden Collinsworth’s annual humanitarian and conservation expedition ‘Warrior Retreats’ in Peru.
The following year, he was awarded Best Teacher within the AP / AL Programme at Guangzhou Foreign Language School, recognised for designing a curriculum that integrates drama, literature, and critical thinking.
NOTABLE HIGHLIGHTS:
Fellow of Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award, United Kingdom (2014)
Nominee for Headboy, Ms. D. Fox @ Cantell School (2014)
World Challenge India Expedition (2015)
National Citizen Service, United Kingdom (2016)
Host of College Radio @ Unity101.fm (2016-17)
Production Assistant @ ITV 2 (2022)
External Consultant @ReadEasy Winchester (Q1, 2023)
Graduate of English Literature @ The University of Winchester (2023)
Global Scholarship Recipient @ Warrior Retreats, Peru (2023)
Drama Teacher @ GZFLS, Guangzhou, China (2024-2025)
TESTIMONIES
“I have known Kamal for five years as one of his lecturers on the Creative Writing programme at the University of Winchester. It’s fair to say that he was not only a wonderful student; deeply thoughtful, caring about the big questions, a consummate writer, but that he was already beginning to be a teacher. Creative in his thinking, gently encouraging to others, inspiring, a good sense of humour, it’s been my pleasure to see how this is now translating itself into his teaching with young people. Kamal has a real gift for creating respectful, inspiring spaces for learning and dialogue. The teacher in him is able to encourage thoughtful conversation with ease, build trust, and motivate others with quiet confidence and care. This comes not only from his intelligence and creativity, but from his self-awareness. He knows his values, he works from them, and he brings integrity to everything he does. As someone who is both reflective and forward-thinking, Kamal brings warmth and insight into every interaction. Highly regarded by both staff and peers, Kamal continues to grow in ways that make him an asset to any organisation invested in meaningful education.”
-Dr. Rebekah Howes, Head of Liberal Arts, The University of Winchester / Co-Founder and Director of Think Learning
“I had the pleasure of teaching Kamal across a number of modules during his time at the University of Winchester. His work was always professional and he is a highly creative individual. I was particularly impressed by Kamal's contributions in class and his willingness to ask questions. He had a real passion for literature and a desire to improve his writing which really showed, particularly in the improvements he made as the course went on. By the end he was routinely producing first class work. Kamal is great to work alongside. He's very friendly and articulate. There's always a smile on his face and a can do attitude. I'd thoroughly recommend him for any future employment.”
-Dr. Matthew Leggatt, Senior Lecturer in English and American Studies, The University of Winchester / Co-host of the Utopian and Dystopian Fictions Podcast
“I have known Kamal and his mum since Kamal was around eleven years old, during my time as Centre Manager for Newtown Youth Centre. From the moment he first came through the doors, Kamal stood out as a thoughtful, respectful, and engaged young person who quickly became a valued member of the club.
Over the years I saw him grow not only as an individual but as someone who cared deeply about the people and community around him.
Kamal was the kind of young person youth centres hope to support - someone who took opportunities seriously, treated others with respect, and contributed positively to the environment around him.
Having known him from such a young age and watched his journey over the years, I have a great deal of belief in Kamal and in the work he is setting out to do. I am confident that whatever path he pursues, he will approach it with integrity, commitment, and a genuine desire to make a positive difference.
It has been a privilege to know Kamal and his family, and I wish him every success in all that he goes on to achieve.”
-Sukhdev Rathore, Centre Manager @ Newtown Youth Centre (1999-2014), Southampton
“Kamal was an inspirational student at Cantell school who overcame a number of significant barriers to progress and achieve plenty in his time at the school. Kamal succeeded in achieving his goal of travelling to India as part of Cantell School’s 2015 World Challenge group. Kamal showed excellent creativity in his various fundraising projects and managed to surpass the four-figure amount entirely that was required to travel. As a young carer, Kamal showed great resilience in his preparation for the trip, as his unique situation created many obstacles for him to overcome such as the visa application process and equipping himself safely for an expedition into the Himalayas. Kamal’s experiences in the lead up to, and completion of the expedition, provided the realisation that he could continue to achieve in the future. I am proud to have been part of his formative years where he built a foundation to build these future successes upon. Kamal was a highly respectful, hard working individual that I fully endorse for any future employment or training, and I wish him and his future employers the best of luck for the future.”
-Dan Evans, Head of Sport @ LeAF Studio, Bournemouth / Teaching Fellow at University of Southampton