Allan Njanji

Allan is a refugee rights campaigner, storyteller, and the Regional Campaigns Manager at Asylum Matters, a national charity working to improve the lives of people seeking asylum in the UK. He has led campaigns challenging hostile asylum policies, amplified refugee voices through documentary and advocacy, and supported grassroots organising across the Midlands. He previously worked in communications at Nottingham Refugee Forum, where he helped shape public narratives around refugee integration and dignity.

He is also Co-Founder and Co-Director of HEAL Collective, a research-led migration arts learning collective, and is a trustee of Nottingham Refugee Forum. He holds a PhD in Refugee Studies and has a background in journalism, bringing together research, lived experience and strategic communications to drive change. He joins the Sounddelivery Programme to deepen impact and influence public conversation.

“I want to be a Spokesperson to challenge injustice, amplify refugee voices, and help shift narratives that dehumanise people seeking safety and belonging.”