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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.
BB Exhibition 2019 | Belonging
Our exhibition featured 10 of our clients, each photographed by a different artist and interviewed by journalists from the Refugee Journalism Project.
‘Volunteering with Enthusiasm’
Meet Alex, one of our volunteers who has dedicated over 80 hours to supporting refugees.
The Big Give | One donation, twice the impact!
If you’re thinking about what you can do to give back this festive season, this is an amazing opportunity to double your impact.
Meet IKEA employee Samer
Watch Samer's journey into employment and how belonging to such an incredible team and organisation has raised his aspirations and dreams for the future.
‘Activating your Confidence Workshop’ led by Communications Coach Emma Zangs
When we discovered Emma Zangs, we knew she would be the perfect person to support refugees who were sharing their stories.
The Big Give | Ray – Senior Employment and Integration Adviser
This week (3rd-10th December) donations to Breaking Barriers through our Big Give page will be DOUBLED!
Coming Up | Charity of the Week in the World’s Most Ethical Pub
We're very excited to have been selected as The Green Vic's Charity of the Week from 26th - August - 1st September!
Refugee Week 2019: Breaking Barriers and Western Union go to Liverpool Football Club
Western Union were delighted to be able to offer a group of refugees the opportunity to meet the players and take part in a workshop in the heart of Anfield Stadium.
Judy | A day where dreams came true
As a football fan, nothing can make you prouder than witnessing that moment of victory when your favourite player is handed the Premier League Golden Boot!