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Said’s Story
Overcoming barriers to build a career in logistics and work towards long-term goals
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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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Rafael’s story
Restarting a career in medicine takes determination, resilience and the right support.
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Mo’s story
On World Engineering Day, Mo shares his story of overcoming challenges as he works to restart his engineering career.
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Advocating for refugees at work: use your tools
Ahead of World Day for Social Justice, we explore the tools available to help you take action and drive positive change for refugees.
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Supporting refugee talent through mentoring
This National Mentoring Month, our Volunteer Coordinator, Barbara, reflects on how mentoring empowers refugees with confidence and professional insight to support their employment journey.
Advocating for refugees at work: the recruitment process
In this blog, Marsha, a member of our Lived Experience Panel, sheds light on the refugee experience of UK job recruitment and offers tips for creating a more inclusive workplace.
Fiona’s story
Fiona is an advice and guidance volunteer with a background in HR, supporting refugees with accessing meaningful employment oppurtunities.
Ipsos Mori unveils new trends in refugee employment
Our annual Business Behind Refugees webinar had a record-breaking 180 participants from over 70 organisations, and included a presentation on the Ipsos and UNHCR World Refugee Day report: Public Attitudes Towards Refugees.
Julia’s story
Julia has been volunteering as an Advice and Guidance volunteer in Manchester.
Refugee Friendly Workplaces: Addressing the hidden impacts of global conflicts
When atrocities happen across the world, the toll for refugees can be enormous. Yet their struggles often remain invisible in the workplace.
Businesses leaders, public and refugees pool knowledge to break down barriers for refugees
Our press release for the launch of the Refugee Employment Forum
S&P Global Foundation: Partnering over the years for sustained impact
One of our most dedicated partners is the S&P Global Foundation, who have been supporting us since 2019.
Volunteer spotlight: Graham
Graham lives in Birmingham and volunteers with Breaking Barriers in a few different ways, running advice and guidance sessions, and also helping behind the scenes.
Updates from our Lived Experience Panel
A snapshot of some of the work the Lived Experience panel have been involved with