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Language restores identity to refugees, helping people find their voice, confidence and future.
Stories
Find out what we've been up to, and discover first-hand stories from refugees, volunteers and our partners
Tetiana’s Story
Experienced accountant Tetiana was unsure how to restart her career in the UK, until a bursary from Kaplan opened up a dream training opportunity.
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.
Energy Transition Careers: a client’s story
A Breaking Barriers’ client writes about his aspiration to transfer his extensive professional experience to the energy transition sector.
Undiscovered treasure: the skills and dreams of refugees
On World Humanitarian Day, Lived Experience Consultant and humanitarian leader, Mohammad Taib Yosufzai, reflects on the contribution that refugees can make within our communities and industries.
Marina’s Story
Marina shares her story of how she overcame job-hunting challenges, with support from Breaking Barriers.
The Belpech Trust: helping people build new lives
Charles Bland, chair of the Belpech Trust, discusses the organisation’s commitment to support forcibly displaced people to build new lives.
Baldomero’s story
As a refugee, working towards long-term goals takes a strong mindset and the resilience to overcome challenges, says Baldomero.
Nanou: Campaigner, Student, Lived Experience Consultant
To celebrate World Refugee Day, and the theme of Community as a Superpower, Lived Experience Consultant Nanou reflects on her story and what community means to her.