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Breaking Barriers works with many refugees who’ve been forced to flee their country due to war. We know the profound personal toll conflict has, even if you reach a place of safety. Grief for relatives and friends lost. Ongoing trauma…
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Among the refugees fleeing war and persecution, there are many talented lawyers striving to rebuild their lives and make a meaningful impact. People like Gulsom.
Monthly Motivation | Marsha A warm welcome to readers to the Breaking Barriers Newsletter. This is a great opportunity for me to share my experience as a proud member of Breaking Barriers. I became a client of this…
We are so grateful for all the support from our wonderful corporate partner Grant Thornton! Since the start of our partnership in 2018, Grant Thornton have supported numerous clients through co-created workshops and employment opportunities. Our last workshop ‘Presenting with…
Happy International Women’s Day! We are proud to work with such inspirational refugee women to support them to achieve their employment goals. “I cannot describe how getting my first paid job in London changed me. I feel like I am…
Monthly Motivation | Anthony Mofunanya This month we asked our client Anthony “what advice have you found really helpful when searching, applying and interviewing for jobs?”. Our guest writer shares advice on how to prepare for an interview and for your…
Read Full Annual Report Here We are delighted to share with you our annual report which is a snapshot of our year and the impact our work has had on refugees living in London. The past year has…
Hiring refugees is an impactful way for companies to drive their business forward while addressing one of the most pressing challenges of our time. Our new hiring guide with TENT is an important resource for British businesses looking…
We live in a political climate that is hostile to immigration across the board. In this context, complicated and messy human lives are all too often reduced to a series of crude categories: refugee, economic migrant, deserving, undeserving. These categories…
Wednesday 3rd October marked the launch of our annual exhibition ‘A New Beginning’ which highlights the dreams and challenges faced by refugees in the UK and a celebration of friendship. Co-curated by Rebecca McClelland and Breaking…
Today opens in London A New Beginning, photo exhibition curated by Rebecca McClelland and Breaking Barriers, a charity working to ensure employment and sustainable living conditions for refugees in the UK. Ten portraits, ten stories. Ten people with their life experience…
