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Said’s Story
Overcoming barriers to build a career in logistics and work towards long-term goals
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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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Rafael’s story
Restarting a career in medicine takes determination, resilience and the right support.
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Mo’s story
On World Engineering Day, Mo shares his story of overcoming challenges as he works to restart his engineering career.
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Advocating for refugees at work: use your tools
Ahead of World Day for Social Justice, we explore the tools available to help you take action and drive positive change for refugees.
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Supporting refugee talent through mentoring
This National Mentoring Month, our Volunteer Coordinator, Barbara, reflects on how mentoring empowers refugees with confidence and professional insight to support their employment journey.
10 years, 10 questions, 2 CEOs
Breaking Barriers’ Lived Experience Consultant, Nanou, interviews our CEOs past and present, Matt Powell and Ciara Devlin.
Baldomero’s story
As a refugee, working towards long-term goals takes a strong mindset and the resilience to overcome challenges, says Baldomero.
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.
IKEA: supporting forcibly displaced talent
Hiliary Jenkins, Sustainability Business Partner at IKEA UK & Ireland, discusses Breaking Barriers’ impact on its global refugee employment programme.
Thomas’ story
Thomas shares his story of gaining employment at IKEA, building his confidence and establishing a new life in the UK.
City & Guilds Foundation: skilled for success
Laura Mountain, Head of Foundation, Social Value and Sustainability at City & Guilds Foundation, discusses the organisation’s commitment to supporting refugees into employment.
Viktor’s story
From ballroom dancing champion to HR consultant, Viktor shares his story of building a new life, in a new country.
Jolie Powell: making an impact through volunteering
Engineer and management consultant, Jolie Powell, shares her experience of volunteering to support refugees into meaningful employment.
Oleksii’s Story
Oleksii shares his story of resilience and ambition as he rebuilds his life and legal career in the UK.