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Rabia’s Story
A former IT professional at the United Nations, Rabia shares how our Energy Transition Programme has helped her reconnect with technical sectors in the UK.
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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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Refugee Week 2026: Celebrating Courage
This Refugee Week, the theme is Courage. Read reflections from some of our clients on what courage means to them.
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A Caseworker’s Story
Despite a backdrop of uncertainty and challenge, our frontline staff support forcibly displaced people to build stronger futures each day.
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Assembling pathways to work with IKEA
Our latest Customer Services Employment Pathway is creating inclusive retail employment opportunities for forcibly displaced talent.
Sundus’ Story
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’s Story
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’s Story
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.
Breaking Barriers in Glasgow
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.
Advocating for refugees at work: overcoming financial barriers
Breaking Barriers Employment and Integration Advisor, Mahsa, shares her experiences of supporting refugees to overcome financial barriers to employment.
RefuAid integration to strengthen support landscape for refugees
Breaking Barriers is thrilled to announce a transformational programme integration, which will strengthen employment support for refugees in the UK.
An award-winning partnership
We are incredibly proud that our collaboration with Barclays Lifeskills, LinkedIn and Microsoft was named Employer Partnership of the Year at the ERSA awards.
A true partnership for refugees, with benefits on both sides
At Breaking Barriers, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive, and refugees bring unique skills and experiences with them to the UK. But navigating the job market here can be daunting. Through our partnership with the…
Macquarie Group Foundation x Breaking Barriers: One year on
Rachel Engel, Regional Director of the Macquarie Group Foundation, reflects on our partnership for refugees