Daahir Mohamed

Trustee

Daahir is a skilled plasterer and heritage conservationist, fusing traditional techniques with bold innovation. Raised in Mogadishu, Somalia, his early hands-on experience with clay and lime sparked a passion for sustainable craft rooted in culture. After moving to the UK, he worked with a number of local organisations supporting refugees and asylum seekers, he then launched Amar Eco Plaster and honed his skills through the prestigious SPAB Fellowship. Daahir’s work champions the power of craft to bridge cultures and histories. A fierce advocate for inclusivity, he designs training programmes for refugees and asylum seekers, opening pathways into heritage conservation and building vibrant, connected communities through shared craft traditions.