Stories

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.

Hiliary Jenkins, Sustainability Business Partner at IKEA UK & Ireland, discusses Breaking Barriers’ impact on its global refugee employment programme.

Thomas shares his story of gaining employment at IKEA, building his confidence and establishing a new life in the UK.

Laura Mountain, Head of Foundation, Social Value and Sustainability at City & Guilds Foundation, discusses the organisation’s commitment to supporting refugees into employment.

From ballroom dancing champion to HR consultant, Viktor shares his story of building a new life, in a new country.

Engineer and management consultant, Jolie Powell, shares her experience of volunteering to support refugees into meaningful employment.

Oleksii shares his story of resilience and ambition as he rebuilds his life and legal career in the UK.

Hani Kablawi, our former trustee and Head of International at BNY, talks about the importance of meaningful employment.

Mika, a member of our Lived Experience Panel, shares her experience of coming to the UK and her dreams for the future.