LAZO AZAD is a dedicated social scientist, acclaimed author, and community leader based in the UK. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Working with Children, Young People, and Families (2015) and a Master’s degree in Youth and Community Work (2019) from Newman University, UK. Her academic research has focused significantly on domestic violence reporting and social integration.

Community Leadership & Humanitarian Work
Lazo has been a driving force behind numerous humanitarian initiatives:

Co-founder of the "Piroza" Campaign: Providing vital aid to Shingal IDPs (2014–2016).
Co-founder of Project "Mekhek": Supporting Kurdish women and children in Birmingham and the Kurdistan Region (2017–2021).
Executive Leadership: Served on the board of "Komak," supporting underprivileged families in Kurdistan, and currently serves as the Administrative Director of the Kurdish Cultural Association in Birmingham.
Social Advisor: She currently provides professional consultancy within a social organization, utilizing her expertise to support community welfare.

Literary & Cultural Contributions
An established voice in Kurdish literature, Lazo’s poetry and prose have been translated into English, Arabic, Spanish, and Danish.
Published Works: Author of The Princess of the Black Palace (2013), The Book of Writing a Thousand and One Dreams (2016), and Another Way (2025).
Awards: Second-place winner at the Galawej Festival (2012) and recipient of the Honorary Award from the General Directorate of Culture and Arts in Sulaymaniyah (2024).
Film & Arts: Board member and Artistic Supervisor for the Kurdish Film Festival in Birmingham (2023–2024).

At the Kanga Educational Foundation, Lazo brings her extensive experience in social work and her deep commitment to Kurdish culture and education to help empower the next generation.