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Our campaigns

Campaigns are vital to raising awareness of our mission. View our latest campaigns below

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Our mission is to welcome refugees into meaningful employment. A key part of this work involves raising awareness, challenging perceptions, and advocating for change through our dedicated campaigns.

This page is a central hub for all our campaign activities, both past and present. It’s a place where you can discover how we’re campaigning to support refugees into meaningful employment, and find out how you can get involved in building a future where everyone can contribute and belong.

The Big Give 2025

Donations DOUBLED to unlock the English language for refugees!

The Big Give 2025

Goal: Raise funds to unlock the English language for refugees

In 2025, our Big Give Christmas Challenge was devoted to unlocking the English language for refugees.

And, thanks to two generous match funders, donations via the Big Give up to a total of £10,000 were doubled.

So, every £1 donated meant £2 to help refugees break the language barrier, build their confidence, gain qualifications, and access meaningful work.

The Big Give 2025

Building new lives – piece by piece

Camille Walala x Breaking Barriers collaboration

Building new lives – piece by piece

Goal: Raise funds to support refugees into meaningful employment

We're thrilled that celebrated artist, Camille Walala, and Migrate Art have created a stunning jigsaw puzzle that raises funds for Breaking Barriers.

100% of profits from every puzzle sold will support refugees as they navigate finding meaningful employment in the UK.

This collaboration celebrates art that doesn't just exist for its own sake, but actively transforms lives. Learn more about the partnership and discover how creativity can change the world.

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Breaking Barriers, Building Futures

10 years of impact - the next chapter begins

Breaking Barriers, Building Futures

Goal: To secure the long-term future of our work

'Breaking Barriers, Building Futures' was our anniversary campaign focused on our mission and future growth.

It served as both a reflection on a decade of impact and a forward-looking appeal to ensure we can continue breaking down barriers for another 10 years.

By calling on our community to donate, fundraise, and share our mission, we aimed to build a stronger foundation to support thousands more refugees on their journey to meaningful employment.

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Refugee employment forum

Take a minute to answer a question from a refugee or a business leader. It's quick, simple and could have a big impact.

Refugee employment forum

Goal: To create two-way connections and insights for refugees and people in UK workplaces

The Refugee Employment Forum is more than just a Q&A platform; it's a community-building tool designed to build mutual understanding and share advice.

By providing a space for communication between refugees and managers or employees in UK organisations, the forum helps refugees learn important information to secure roles that match their skills, while also equipping businesses with the understanding they need to become welcoming and effective employers of refugee talent.

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My (Refugee) Life

An award-winning documentary by Breaking Barriers, Postcard Productions and a trainee crew of refugees.

My (Refugee) Life

Goal: To raise awareness of the challenges refugees face

The 'My (Refugee) Life' campaign placed refugees at the heart of their own narratives, with the documentary providing a platform for their voices to be heard authentically.

It moves the conversation away from abstract labels and towards a genuine understanding of the experience of seeking asylum in the UK, highlighting refugees' resilience, their aspirations, and our shared humanity.

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Find out what we've been up to, and discover first-hand stories from refugees, volunteers and our partners

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Said’s Story

Overcoming barriers to build a career in logistics and work towards long-term goals

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Rafael’s story

Restarting a career in medicine takes determination, resilience and the right support.