Stories

'They helped me gain my confidence. They helped me speak English better and gain qualification documents to get a job'

‘I never wanted to be a burden on others. I am now a writer, a healthcare worker and a support worker who mentors people.’

How to turn a love of art into a career? Narsina* is a pattern designer with ambitions to go to university. 

From working as a human rights lawyer in Cairo, to being one step closer to qualifying as a solicitor in the UK, this is Sherehan's story.

Kizzi chose an apprenticeship at Grant Thornton because of their commitment to support refugees.

Stefano is an Advice and Guidance volunteer whose background in lecturing has supported refugees into further education and employment.

Renee volunteers with us as an English teacher. Her help has been vital in ensuring our refugee clients receive the English support they need to integrate in the UK.

Emma supports refugees by providing 1:1 bespoke employment advice for the legal sector.

'...don’t think of refugees as people who are not able to handle or manage things. Believe in them and give them a chance.'