Find out what we've been up to, and discover first-hand stories from refugees, volunteers and our partners
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This National Mentoring Month, our Volunteer Coordinator, Barbara, reflects on how mentoring empowers refugees with confidence and professional insight to support their employment journey.
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Ruby* reflects on the resilience needed to overcome rejection and challenges as a sanctuary seeker.
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In partnership with Birmingham City Council, Breaking Barriers has launched a programme to support refugees to build skills, confidence and connect with local community networks.
Bea Walker, Senior Requalification Caseworker at Breaking Barriers, writes about the transformative impact our partnership with the CIPD Trust has on our clients.
In this blog, we explore how language barriers can impact refugees in the workplace, and share practical ways to create more inclusive environments.
A blog by Sheren Hong, Breaking Barriers' Philanthropy Manager, reflecting on insights from our third annual funders roundtable event.
Many refugees in the UK face digital exclusion, which impedes their job search and skills-building efforts. Breaking Barriers and Screen Share UK are tackling this challenge head-on.
After a five-year clinical gap, Sundus has secured her first paid role in the NHS thanks to support from the Language and Re-accreditation teams.
Olena shares how she overcame her mental health challenges and unfamiliarity with UK recruitment processes to find a job in the mental health care sector with the help of Breaking Barriers.
Juhina, a doctor from Syria, shares the challenges she faced when she arrived in the UK and how accessing language and re-accreditation support is helping her resume her career in medicine.
One year on from the appointment of its first Employment Advisors, our Glasgow team has established new connections in the city and has supported 85 clients on their journey to meaningful employment.
Breaking Barriers Employment and Integration Advisor, Mahsa, shares her experiences of supporting refugees to overcome financial barriers to employment.
