Zahra Faqir

Zahra is Scottish with Pakistani heritage and she discusses being open about mental health as an ethnic minority.

Aberdeen - Zahra's Guide
"There's a lot more to the Granite City than oil and grey buildings."
Old School Cake Recipe
Remember that tray bake with sprinkles you only got at school? This is how to make it.
Pakistan - Tarka Daal | National Dish
Zarah Faqir talks us through how to make Tarka Daal, a favourite dish in Pakistan.
We Are Scottish - Racism Isn't Just An English Problem
Zahra discusses the racism she faced growing up in Scotland and to this day.
Body Image And Postpartum Depression
“So many women are reluctant to talk about how they feel after having a baby.”
Bringing Communities Together Through Food
Zahra talks about how food can bring communities from different backgrounds together.
Discussing Mental Health As An Ethnic Minority—The Social Presents, Health and Wellbeing Stories
Zahra on being open about mental health in an Asian community.
Living with PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)
“PCOS is a bitch, but I’m determined to make it our bitch”