Ali Kurd is a Trainer and Social Activist in his city, Diwaniyah. He participated in many training activities implemented by UNICEF, UNESCO, and the British Council in Diwaniyah. Through his activism work, he focuses on education and children’s rights. He served as a part of the “Not Leaving School” campaign to minimize students’ dropouts from schools and integrate children with special needs with the rest of their classmates. In addition to his degree in Chemistry, Ali has a number of certificates in training and active citizenship. He is participating in the Social Activist Track of Iraq Leadership Fellows Program.