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A very fond farewell
The time has come for Matt Powell, our Founder and CEO, to leave Breaking Barriers.
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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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Unlocking refugee talent with Barclays Lifeskills, LinkedIn and Microsoft
Together we're taking on two of the UK’s toughest employment challenges: finding meaningful employment for refugees; and developing the digital skills needed for today’s economy.
Narsina’s story
How to turn a love of art into a career? Narsina* is a pattern designer with ambitions to go to university.
Sherehan’s story
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’s story
Kizzi chose an apprenticeship at Grant Thornton because of their commitment to support refugees.
Volunteer Spotlight: Stefano
Stefano is an Advice and Guidance volunteer whose background in lecturing has supported refugees into further education and employment.
Opportunities for Afghan refugees living in hotels
How we're supporting Afghan refugees to find employment in the security industry.
Volunteer Spotlight: Renee
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.
Volunteer Spotlight: Emma
Emma supports refugees by providing 1:1 bespoke employment advice for the legal sector.
What’s been happening in Greater Manchester and Birmingham
Dave Gore shares some of his reflections and highlights since he joined the team
Q&A from Arash
'...don’t think of refugees as people who are not able to handle or manage things. Believe in them and give them a chance.'