Find out what we've been up to, and discover first-hand stories from refugees, volunteers and our partners
Khalil is an advice and guidance volunteer with a wealth of knowledge and experience as a former quantitative hedge fund manager. He has been providing CV writing skills, interview tips and career advice to refugee clients.
On today's volunteer spotlight, we have Eiman, an English/Arabic translator/interpreter who has been with us since November 2022. She will be sharing with us why she decided to volunteer for Breaking Barriers, as well as some of her highlights and why people should volunteer for Breaking Barriers.
“The Boy With Two Hearts is a family story, it's a love story, it’s a story of a family leaving their home, their belongings, their identity… everything behind because of simply speaking out for equality and women’s rights”
Sabrina is an Advice and Guidance volunteer, who began supporting clients in London in 2019 and has recently been supporting Breaking Barriers with regional expansion by delivering 1:1 employment support to new clients in Birmingham.
Yusuf and Emily openly and honestly share the challenges and successes they have had from two very different perspectives.
'They helped me gain my confidence. They helped me speak English better and gain qualification documents to get a job'
‘I never wanted to be a burden on others. I am now a writer, a healthcare worker and a support worker who mentors people.’
How to turn a love of art into a career? Narsina* is a pattern designer with ambitions to go to university.
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.
