Adam Kelwick

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Adam Kelwick
Known forBritish Muslim chaplain and Syria Relief aid worker [1]

Adam Kelwick is a British Muslim chaplain and humanitarian aid worker. He is best known for his work representing the British Muslim community and on the humanitarian situation in Yemen. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12]

He has conducted humanitarian aid work in Yemen, Lebanon, Syria, Calais and Somalia. [2] [13] [14]

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References

  1. ↑ Kelwick, Adam (2020-11-27). "'The humanitarian crisis in Yemen is the worst I've ever seen it – starving children need help now". Independent. Retrieved 2021-05-21.
  2. 1 2 Linton, Deborah (2020-06-20). "'I have more followers than the C of E': meet the religious stars of Instagram". The Guardian. Retrieved 2021-05-21.
  3. ↑ Herbert, Ian (2013-04-29). "'We are going through difficult times and we have to be very careful'" . Independent. Archived from the original on 2021-05-24. Retrieved 2021-05-21.
  4. ↑ Kewlick, Adam (2020-11-27). "'The humanitarian crisis in Yemen is the worst I've ever seen it – starving children need help now". Independent. Retrieved 2021-05-21.
  5. ↑ Cookson, Matthew (2008-04-01). "'Muslim chaplain Adam Kelwick speaks out against airport stops". Socialist Worker. Retrieved 2021-05-21.
  6. ↑ Herbert, Ian (2011-07-27). "Merseyside Police multi-faith chaplaincy launched". BBC. Retrieved 2021-05-21.
  7. ↑ "2012 London Olympics set to Conflict with Ramadan". WNYC Studios. 2012-07-20. Retrieved 2021-05-21.
  8. ↑ "'Guest Adam Kelwick chats to Nihal about a BBC Three programme called Angels of Mersey". BBC. 2011-04-12. Retrieved 2021-05-21.
  9. ↑ Kate, Rosindale (2020-06-08). "'Preston faith group to host event aimed at tackling anti-Muslim sentiment during Covid-19". Blog Preston. Retrieved 2021-05-21.
  10. ↑ "'Ustadh Adam Kelwick". Naqa.
  11. ↑ "'Adam Kelwick". Shyamantha Asokan.
  12. ↑ "'Shyakh Adam Kelwick". Mosque Expo.
  13. ↑ "'Adam Kelwick talks to Steve Roberts immediately before travelling to Beirut to assist with recovery efforts". BBC. 2020-08-09. Retrieved 2021-05-21.
  14. ↑ "'IMAM'S TRIP INTO "THE JUNGLE" – IMAM ADAM KELWICK VISITS REFUGEES IN CALAIS". Imams Online. Retrieved 2021-05-21.


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