Jigsaw pieces

Art that transforms lives

A partnership between Breaking Barriers and Migrate Art

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Migrate Art believes art can transform the world. Since 2016, they have raised over £1.6 million by collaborating with renowned artists to support displaced and marginalised communities. Through auctions, editions, and creative partnerships, they turn powerful stories into funding for charities working directly with refugees.

At Breaking Barriers, we help refugees overcome the challenges they face in finding work in the UK – from learning a new language to understanding the job market. We provide English language tuition, one-to-one job search support, help with professional re-accreditation, and connections with businesses for advice, mentoring, and employment opportunities.

When Migrate Art approached us, they had already taken time to understand our work. We share a belief that people who have been forced to flee their homes deserve more than survival; they deserve the chance to build independent, dignified lives through meaningful employment.

Through this partnership, there are two ways to support our work: buy the Camille Walala jigsaw, with 100% of profits donated to Breaking Barriers, or buy a limited edition print by one of four other celebrated artists. Every purchase and every sale helps refugees across the UK take the next step towards employment, education, and hope.

The partnership at a glance

Two creative projects. One shared goal: helping refugees find meaningful employment.

The partnership at a glance

The jigsaw

A 500-piece puzzle designed by Camille Walala in collaboration with Migrate Art. 100% of profits are donated to Breaking Barriers.

The partnership at a glance

The prints

Limited edition prints of artworks with stories connected to displacement or forced migration. 75% of proceeds are donated to Breaking Barriers.

Project 1: The jigsaw

A beautiful 500-piece jigsaw designed by internationally acclaimed artist Camille Walala. 100% of profits support Breaking Barriers.

Together with celebrated artist Camille Walala, Migrate Art has created something special: a beautiful 500-piece jigsaw puzzle that raises funds for Breaking Barriers. Camille’s bold, vibrant design captures the spirit of building something meaningful, piece by piece.

This is art that actively transforms lives. 100% of profits from each puzzle sale are donated to Breaking Barriers, supporting refugees as they navigate finding work in a new country. When you buy this puzzle, you are helping people who have faced the unimaginable to gain meaningful employment, independence, and hope.

A special individual or corporate gift

Every purchase of this beautiful jigsaw helps refugees to build new lives, piece by piece.

Jigsaws can be ordered individually, or in bulk for corporate gifting. The jigsaw comes with an insert that can be tailored for large orders, so you could include your own internal communications or client message. Plus, corporate purchases count towards a company’s charitable donations.

Contact us for corporate orders. Or, for individual purchases...

Buy jigsaw here

Project 2: The prints

Purchase a very special, limited edition print by Rachel Whiteread, Sarah Ball, Jules de Balincourt or Stanley Donwood.

Each print in this collection carries a story rooted in displacement, resilience, and the power of art to respond to crisis. They were created as part of Migrate Art’s collaborations with leading artists — many using materials connected to the lives of refugees and displaced people.

75% of the sale price of each print will be donated to Breaking Barriers, helping refugees find work, rebuild their careers, and gain the independence they deserve.

Click on each print to find out more.

The prints

The prints

Rachel Whiteread, House

Rachel Whiteread created 'House' using broken crayons and pencils collected from the site of the Calais Jungle, once home to 10,000 refugees, after it was demolished.

The prints

Sarah Ball, Megascops Stangaie

Sarah Ball's 'Megascops stangaie' is a photopolymer gravure etching originally painted using ash collected from burnt areas of the Amazon rainforest.

Impact

Breaking Barriers helps refugees overcome the challenges they face to finding work in the UK - from learning a new language to understanding the UK job market. We provide access to English language tuition and one-to-one job search support. We help professionals like doctors and teachers to restart their careers. And we connect refugees with businesses for advice, mentoring, and job opportunities.

  • 3848

    We've supported 3,848 refugees and people of refugee background

  • 3540

    The clients we support have achieved 3,540 employment, education and volunteering outcomes

  • 50 %

    of clients have achieved a positive outcome whilst receiving support

  • 1558

    new jobs have been secured by clients

Support refugees through art

Buy the Camille Walala jigsaw today, or shop one of four limited edition prints by leading artists.

Visit Migrate Art here