Find out what we've been up to, and discover first-hand stories from refugees, volunteers and our partners
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Laura Mountain, Head of Foundation, Social Value and Sustainability at City & Guilds Foundation, discusses the organisation’s commitment to supporting refugees into employment.
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From ballroom dancing champion to HR consultant, Viktor shares his story of building a new life, in a new country.
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Engineer and management consultant, Jolie Powell, shares her experience of volunteering to support refugees into meaningful employment.
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Oleksii shares his story of resilience and ambition as he rebuilds his life and legal career in the UK.
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Hani Kablawi, our former trustee and Head of International at BNY, talks about the importance of meaningful employment.
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Mika, a member of our Lived Experience Panel, shares her experience of coming to the UK and her dreams for the future.
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Our work with the North West RSMP has been central to supporting Hong Kong BN(O) visa holders in Greater Manchester. Joseph Sheehan and Mandira Hughes reflect on the collaboration.
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From asylum seeker to engineering professional, Ahmed's story shows how meaningful employment can pave the way to freedom and confidence.
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The Clothworkers’ Foundation has played a fundamental role in the growth of Breaking Barriers’ scale and impact over recent years. Nelly Koko-Konan, the foundation’s Proactive Programmes Manager, reflects on the relationship between the two organisations.
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Marsha, a former member of our Lived Experience Panel, reflects on how Breaking Barriers’ support led her to gain confidence and essential employability skills.
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How one long-standing partnership has helped nurture Breaking Barriers' entrepreneurial spirit during our first decade.
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Through our Breaking Barriers, Building Futures campaign, Mona shares how the right support is helping her work towards her long-term career goals.
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Breaking Barriers’ first Chair of Trustees, Sue Corbett, joined the organisation in 2016. Here she reflects on its growth, and her commitment to supporting refugees into meaningful employment long into the future.
Olena shares how she overcame her mental health challenges and unfamiliarity with UK recruitment processes to find a job in the mental health care sector with the help of Breaking Barriers.
Juhina, a doctor from Syria, shares the challenges she faced when she arrived in the UK and how accessing language and re-accreditation support is helping her resume her career in medicine.
One year on from the appointment of its first Employment Advisors, our Glasgow team has established new connections in the city and has supported 85 clients on their journey to meaningful employment.
Breaking Barriers Employment and Integration Advisor, Mahsa, shares her experiences of supporting refugees to overcome financial barriers to employment.
Breaking Barriers is thrilled to announce a transformational programme integration, which will strengthen employment support for refugees in the UK.
We are incredibly proud that our collaboration with Barclays Lifeskills, LinkedIn and Microsoft was named Employer Partnership of the Year at the ERSA awards.
At Breaking Barriers, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive, and refugees bring unique skills and experiences with them to the UK. But navigating the job market here can be daunting. Through our partnership with the…
Rachel Engel, Regional Director of the Macquarie Group Foundation, reflects on our partnership for refugees
A guest blog by Robin Savchuk, Global Funding Executive at BNY, reflecting on our innovative and impactful work together.
