Find out what we've been up to, and discover first-hand stories from refugees, volunteers and our partners
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The Clothworkers’ Foundation has played a fundamental role in the growth of Breaking Barriers’ scale and impact over recent years. Nelly Koko-Konan, the foundation’s Proactive Programmes Manager, reflects on the relationship between the two organisations.
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Marsha, a former member of our Lived Experience Panel, reflects on how Breaking Barriers’ support led her to gain confidence and essential employability skills.
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How one long-standing partnership has helped nurture Breaking Barriers' entrepreneurial spirit during our first decade.
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Through our Breaking Barriers, Building Futures campaign, Mona shares how the right support is helping her work towards her long-term career goals.
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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.
How we're supporting Afghan refugees to find employment in the security industry.
Renee volunteers with us as an English teacher. Her help has been vital in ensuring our refugee clients receive the English support they need to integrate in the UK.
Emma supports refugees by providing 1:1 bespoke employment advice for the legal sector.
