Advocating for refugees at work: overcoming language barriers
In this blog, we explore how language barriers can impact refugees in the workplace, and share practical ways to create more inclusive environments.
Stories
Find out what we've been up to, and discover first-hand stories from refugees, volunteers and our partners
Juhina’s Story
Juhina, a doctor from Syria, shares the challenges she faced when she arrived in the UK and how accessing language and re-accreditation support is helping her resume her career in medicine.
Advocating for refugees at work: overcoming financial barriers
Breaking Barriers Employment and Integration Advisor, Mahsa, shares her experiences of supporting refugees to overcome financial barriers to employment.
BNY and Breaking Barriers: Five years of partnership
A guest blog by Robin Savchuk, Global Funding Executive at BNY, reflecting on our innovative and impactful work together.
Michelle’s story
Michelle shares how employment support has helped boost her confidence and secure a role in the UK job market
Two years on: The CareTech Foundation, building foundations for change
How our partnership with The CareTech Foundation is bringing about change for refugees across the health and social care sector
What is a ‘pathway’ to employment?
Step-by-step support for refugees in partnership with businesses – here’s everything you need to know about our pathways to employment.
Esraa’s story
"People see that I have a job and I'm studying a master's and think I’m successful, but I want to share my backstory, the rejections I got and the struggles I went through, so that anyone reading this is inspired to help refugees."
Hiring for potential: how a skills-based approach benefits refugees and businesses
Trinh Tu from Ipsos shares insights and tips for businesses that are transitioning to skills-based hiring, and the benefits that Ipsos has seen as a result.