Stories

From being a student in Ukraine and facing adversity as a 19-year-old female, to studying at university in the UK, this is Daryna's story.

“The Boy With Two Hearts is a family story, it's a love story, it’s a story of a family leaving their home, their belongings, their identity… everything behind because of simply speaking out for equality and women’s rights”

'They helped me gain my confidence. They helped me speak English better and gain qualification documents to get a job'

‘I never wanted to be a burden on others. I am now a writer, a healthcare worker and a support worker who mentors people.’

How to turn a love of art into a career? Narsina* is a pattern designer with ambitions to go to university. 

Kizzi chose an apprenticeship at Grant Thornton because of their commitment to support refugees.

'...don’t think of refugees as people who are not able to handle or manage things. Believe in them and give them a chance.'

My advice for the LGBTQ+ refugees in the UK is to learn to love yourself first.

When I reflect on the word healing, to me it means to be free, to be myself, to be strong and to be independent.