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Rabia’s Story
A former IT professional at the United Nations, Rabia shares how our Energy Transition Programme has helped her reconnect with technical sectors in the UK.
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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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Refugee Week 2026: Celebrating Courage
This Refugee Week, the theme is Courage. Read reflections from some of our clients on what courage means to them.
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A Caseworker’s Story
Despite a backdrop of uncertainty and challenge, our frontline staff support forcibly displaced people to build stronger futures each day.
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Assembling pathways to work with IKEA
Our latest Customer Services Employment Pathway is creating inclusive retail employment opportunities for forcibly displaced talent.
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.
A new, bespoke employment pathway for refugees
Our partnership with the CareTech Foundation aims to simultaneously reduce high unemployment rates among refugees and decrease high vacancy rates in the health and social care sector.
Ukrainian refugee crisis – update
The solutions to better support refugees need to be built for the long-term.
Ramadan Reflections from Breaking Barriers
Ramadan Mubarak to our wonderful community of refugees, staff, volunteers, partners and supporters.
Ukraine conflict – a message from Breaking Barriers
We’re deeply distressed by the situation in Ukraine and our hearts go out to its citizens who, confronted with the immediate threat of war, have no choice but to flee, leaving behind their country, their homes, their livelihoods, and even their loved ones.