Stories

Fiona is an advice and guidance volunteer with a background in HR, supporting refugees with accessing meaningful employment oppurtunities.

Our annual Business Behind Refugees webinar had a record-breaking 180 participants from over 70 organisations, and included a presentation on the Ipsos and UNHCR World Refugee Day report: Public Attitudes Towards Refugees.

When atrocities happen across the world, the toll for refugees can be enormous. Yet their struggles often remain invisible in the workplace.

One of our most dedicated partners is the S&P Global Foundation, who have been supporting us since 2019.

Graham lives in Birmingham and volunteers with Breaking Barriers in a few different ways, running advice and guidance sessions, and also helping behind the scenes.

A snapshot of some of the work the Lived Experience panel have been involved with

Originally from Nigeria, Adeola received protection in the UK after she had to flee her home country. Now she’s a community worker and self-taught crocheter who supports vulnerable mothers and their babies. This is her story.

In the first of a new blog series, our Head of Service Operations looks at how a little knowledge about the right to work can help you support refugees in your workplace.

Amy left behind her successful business and came to the UK on the Hong Kong British National (Overseas) visa. Here are the steps she's been taking since.