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Together we're taking on two of the UK’s toughest employment challenges: finding meaningful employment for refugees; and developing the digital skills needed for today’s economy.

Our documentary has an unusual title. Here’s why we chose it.

Five organisation doing incredible work to support LGBTQ+ refugees living in the UK.

We urgently need digital skills volunteers in Birmingham and Greater Manchester to help refugees take ownership of their learning and access meaningful employment opportunities.

Khalil is an advice and guidance volunteer with a wealth of knowledge and experience as a former quantitative hedge fund manager. He has been providing CV writing skills, interview tips and career advice to refugee clients.

We’re excited to announce that Breaking Barriers is going to be welcoming refugees into meaningful employment in Glasgow and Liverpool from Autumn 2023.

On today's volunteer spotlight, we have Eiman, an English/Arabic translator/interpreter who has been with us since November 2022. She will be sharing with us why she decided to volunteer for Breaking Barriers, as well as some of her highlights and why people should volunteer for Breaking Barriers.

“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”

Find out about these phenomenal women across the world who are fighting for women’s rights and equity for women.