Stories

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'

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‘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.

Kizzi chose an apprenticeship at Grant Thornton because of their commitment to support refugees.

Stefano is an Advice and Guidance volunteer whose background in lecturing has supported refugees into further education and employment.