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Powering Refugee Employment with the Shell UK SkillsTransition programme
Our new two-year partnership will allow refugees to tap into opportunities in the energy transition sector and help plug a growing skills gap.
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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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From intention to action: two years of embedding lived experience at Breaking Barriers
Over the past two years, we have embedded lived experience at the heart of our work, with refugees shaping strategy, decisions and culture across the organisation.
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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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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.
Narsina’s story
How to turn a love of art into a career? Narsina* is a pattern designer with ambitions to go to university.
Sherehan’s story
From working as a human rights lawyer in Cairo, to being one step closer to qualifying as a solicitor in the UK, this is Sherehan's story.
Kizzi’s story
Kizzi chose an apprenticeship at Grant Thornton because of their commitment to support refugees.
Volunteer Spotlight: Stefano
Stefano is an Advice and Guidance volunteer whose background in lecturing has supported refugees into further education and employment.
Opportunities for Afghan refugees living in hotels
How we're supporting Afghan refugees to find employment in the security industry.
Volunteer Spotlight: Renee
Renee volunteers with us as an English teacher. Her help has been vital in ensuring our refugee clients receive the English support they need to integrate in the UK.
Volunteer Spotlight: Emma
Emma supports refugees by providing 1:1 bespoke employment advice for the legal sector.
What’s been happening in Greater Manchester and Birmingham
Dave Gore shares some of his reflections and highlights since he joined the team
Q&A from Arash
'...don’t think of refugees as people who are not able to handle or manage things. Believe in them and give them a chance.'