LANGUAGE, IDENTITY AND EDUCATION

LANGUAGE, IDENTITY AND EDUCATION
Launch of the Zaban-e-Madari Book Series & Lingorithm
Featuring a Screening of Kamay
Join us for an inspiring afternoon celebrating mother-language education, cultural preservation, and community achievement.
This special event marks the launch of the Zaban-e-Madari (Mother Language) Book Series and Lingorithm application, two initiatives dedicated to promoting literacy, preserving cultural heritage, and strengthening language learning for future generations.
Bringing together educators, authors, academics, students, artists, and community leaders, the event will explore the vital role that language plays in shaping identity, preserving culture, and expanding educational opportunities.
Programme Highlights
📚 Official launch of the Zaban-e-Madari Book Series
📱 Launch of the Lingorithm language-learning application
🎬 Screening of the documentary Kamay
🎤 Roundtable discussion on language, identity, culture, and education
📝 Poetry reading by acclaimed Hazara poet Sharif Saeedi
🎵 Musical performance by Hamid Sakhizada
🎓 Student graduation and recognition ceremony
👧 Children's cultural performance (Sorood)
📖 Book exhibition, cultural displays, and community networking
☕ Tea, coffee, and refreshments provided
Event Details
Date: Sunday, 5 July 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Venue:
31 Smedley Lane
Cheetham Hill
Manchester
M8 8XB
Ticket Price: £20 per person
Organised By
Mother Language Academy
Education Bridge for Afghanistan (EBA)
BANFES
Hazara Community Association Manchester
Preserving Language. Strengthening Identity. Empowering Future Generations.
All proceeds from this event will support girls' and women's education in Afghanistan.