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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.
Hiring for potential: how a skills-based approach benefits refugees and businesses
Trinh Tu from Ipsos shares insights and tips for businesses that are transitioning to skills-based hiring, and the benefits that Ipsos has seen as a result.
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.