Ali Ghaderi, Founder and Director of Babylon Migrants Project

Ali Ghaderi is a London-based activist, facilitator, and the Founder and Director of Babylon Migrants Project, a CIC that runs creative workshops led by and for young people from refugee, asylum-seeking, and migrant backgrounds. Originally from Iran, Ali brings over a decade of experience as a facilitator, delivering workshops around the world—from youth centres to international stages and policy spaces. He is a trustee for Counterpoints Arts, and has also worked with organisations such as Our Second Home, the British Red Cross, and Safe Passage. In his advocacy, he challenges racism and stereotypes and pushes for safe, legal routes to sanctuary. Ali is passionate about building partnerships, empowering young people, and creating spaces where creativity and community thrive.