Stories

We caught up with Bahaa, Bahadury, Gulsom, Joel and Zarith to see where life has taken them since filming wrapped up.

After arriving in the UK from Sudan, Mariam has gained the confidence to pursue her dream of becoming a fantasy makeup artist. Listen to her story and watch her work on a fantasy makeup look.

In Nigeria, Comfort had her own successful business, but in the UK she had no idea how to find work. Now, with the right support system she is working as a support worker - this is her story. 

After arriving in the UK, Ahmad experienced hardship living in limbo. Now, with a new sense of security, he is on a graduate scheme to pursue his dream. This is his story.

The time has come for Matt Powell, our Founder and CEO, to leave Breaking Barriers.

Our wonderful employment adviser, Seraye, wrote this poem inspired by the experiences of refugees she has worked and volunteered with over the years.

We’ve had our best year yet, and a lot of that success is thanks to you - our supporters.

Tetiana, a refugee, explores what businesses can do to be meaningfully inclusive employers.

One of our most holistic partnerships is with Cummins Inc., who are passionate about supporting people of a refugee background into meaningful work.