Author Archives: IMIX

Esther Baleh and her family fled Syria during the early stages of the civil war. She now lives in the UK and, while studying fashion, dedicates her time to volunteering and humanitarian work.

The IMIX team came up with a few book suggestion for Refugee Week as an opportunity to explore stories of travel, exile, and personal growth.

After seeking asylum from the war in Syria, Mohamad Bwedany and his family have finally reunited in the UK.

To offer you a taste of what Refugee Week 2020 will be like, at IMIX we have picked for you the top 10 events you really shouldn’t miss.

We have put together a selection of recently-released movies made by refugees or that tell their stories. That’s because we strongly believe in the importance of storytelling from experts by experience. These are usually the voices we hear the least but are the most powerful of all.

For Sama is a self-shot, intimate and visceral film of a journey into motherhood during the Syrian civil war. A must-watch for Refugee Week 2020.

All over the country refugees have been part of the most amazing acts of kindness to support their communities.

Let’s celebrate the volunteers, charities, organisations, fundraisers, donors and workers supporting those who most need it in this current tough situation.

Chernise Neo came to the UK to study and never left. She now owns an artisan bakery in Coventry training and hiring refugee women.  

IMIX and a group of experts by experience are shown round the ITN studios by News Editor, Jonathan Wald.

Did you know that ITN produces ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 news as well as sports programmes and documentaries?

We celebrate all the people from refugee and migrant backgrounds from around the world offering their time and help in one of the toughest times of our history.