Stories

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

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Maryna’s story

Ukrainian doctor, Maryna, shares her journey of rebuilding her healthcare career in the UK, with the help of our Language and Re-accreditation Programmes.

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Marina’s Story

Marina shares her story of how she overcame job-hunting challenges, with support from Breaking Barriers.

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Baldomero’s story

As a refugee, working towards long-term goals takes a strong mindset and the resilience to overcome challenges, says Baldomero.

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Thomas’ story

Thomas shares his story of gaining employment at IKEA, building his confidence and establishing a new life in the UK.

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Viktor’s story

From ballroom dancing champion to HR consultant, Viktor shares his story of building a new life, in a new country.

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Oleksii’s Story

Oleksii shares his story of resilience and ambition as he rebuilds his life and legal career in the UK.

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Mika’s story

Mika, a member of our Lived Experience Panel, shares her experience of coming to the UK and her dreams for the future.

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Ahmed’s story

From asylum seeker to engineering professional, Ahmed's story shows how meaningful employment can pave the way to freedom and confidence.