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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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Find out what we've been up to, and discover first-hand stories from refugees, volunteers and our partners
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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.
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Supporting refugees into the UK care sector
Both our clients and the UK care sector will benefit from a renewed strategic partnership between Breaking Barriers and the CareTech Foundation.
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.'
Andrew’s Story
My advice for the LGBTQ+ refugees in the UK is to learn to love yourself first.
Loujean’s journey
When I reflect on the word healing, to me it means to be free, to be myself, to be strong and to be independent.
HAPPY PRIDE!
We should all feel safe to be who we are, and love who we love, without fear of punishment or discrimination.