Find out what we've been up to, and discover first-hand stories from refugees, volunteers and our partners
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Laura Mountain, Head of Foundation, Social Value and Sustainability at City & Guilds Foundation, discusses the organisation’s commitment to supporting refugees into employment.
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From ballroom dancing champion to HR consultant, Viktor shares his story of building a new life, in a new country.
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Engineer and management consultant, Jolie Powell, shares her experience of volunteering to support refugees into meaningful employment.
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Oleksii shares his story of resilience and ambition as he rebuilds his life and legal career in the UK.
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Hani Kablawi, our former trustee and Head of International at BNY, talks about the importance of meaningful employment.
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Mika, a member of our Lived Experience Panel, shares her experience of coming to the UK and her dreams for the future.
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Our work with the North West RSMP has been central to supporting Hong Kong BN(O) visa holders in Greater Manchester. Joseph Sheehan and Mandira Hughes reflect on the collaboration.
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From asylum seeker to engineering professional, Ahmed's story shows how meaningful employment can pave the way to freedom and confidence.
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The Clothworkers’ Foundation has played a fundamental role in the growth of Breaking Barriers’ scale and impact over recent years. Nelly Koko-Konan, the foundation’s Proactive Programmes Manager, reflects on the relationship between the two organisations.
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Marsha, a former member of our Lived Experience Panel, reflects on how Breaking Barriers’ support led her to gain confidence and essential employability skills.
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How one long-standing partnership has helped nurture Breaking Barriers' entrepreneurial spirit during our first decade.
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Through our Breaking Barriers, Building Futures campaign, Mona shares how the right support is helping her work towards her long-term career goals.
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Breaking Barriers’ first Chair of Trustees, Sue Corbett, joined the organisation in 2016. Here she reflects on its growth, and her commitment to supporting refugees into meaningful employment long into the future.
Originally from Nigeria, Adeola received protection in the UK after she had to flee her home country. Now she’s a community worker and self-taught crocheter who supports vulnerable mothers and their babies. This is her story.
Discover how Microsoft employees are volunteering to run training pathways that support refugees to develop essential skills for jobs.
In the first of a new blog series, our Head of Service Operations looks at how a little knowledge about the right to work can help you support refugees in your workplace.
Amy left behind her successful business and came to the UK on the Hong Kong British National (Overseas) visa. Here are the steps she's been taking since.
The Refugee Commission undertook the most thorough exploration of the asylum system, these are their recommendations and our thoughts.
We are proud to welcome three new, exciting and innovative partnerships with Macquarie, Paypal and St. Giles Hotels!
Benefact Group is a family of specialist financial services businesses who give all available profits to charities and good causes.
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.
