Author Archives: IMIX

Migration. Making Britain Great.’: New campaign celebrating migration

Using education, facts and sporting role models, the initiative aims to challenge and address many of the myths surrounding migrants and celebrate the enormous contribution made by those who have sought asylum and sanctuary in the UK.

9 best films and podcasts to watch this Refugee Week

For Refugee Week 2023, IMIX selects their top 9 Films and podcasts that allow you to dig deeper into the stories of people seeking sanctuary in the UK today.

International Women’s Day 2023: Meet the inspiring women leading the refugee and migration sector

This International Womens Day, we speak to some inspiring women doing incredible work in the refugee and migration sector. They told us about how they have overcome adversity and formed a new life in the UK, the women who inspire them and their hopes and dreams for all women.

LGBTQ+ History Month: journalist Zarith and doctor Issam discuss their experiences in the UK’s asylum system

Journalist Zarith and doctor Issam discuss the mental health impact of living in the asylum system, right to work and where LGBTQ+ people seeking safety can find support. their experiences in the UK's asylum system.

Apply to be the Digital Communications Producer at IMIX

IMIX is looking for a passionate storyteller and digital comms expert to join the team as a Digital Communications Producer at IMIX. 

#It Takes A Community: Why celebrating International Migrants Day is more important than ever

Join us next month to celebrate International Migrants Day, when we will be sharing the stories of…

In a week of troubling news, this is how I found hope

Katherine Maxwell-Rose discovers passion and potential in the real people behind the headlines.   “Remember we…

“Something worth dreaming about”: an open letter to the Home Secretary

More than 120 charities and organisations sign an open letter to the Home Secretary, Suella Braverman appealing…

Standing-up and speaking out for domestic workers and victims of abuse’

To mark Anti-slavery Day, Dareen from The Voice of Domestic Workers tells her story of surviving modern…

‘I lived in a constant limbo of stress’: how the UK asylum system can affect your mental health

For World Mental Health Day campaigner Zain Hafeez talks about how growing up in the asylum system for 10 years affected his mental health.

Paul Hutchings of Refugee Support Europe: how can we deliver aid with dignity?

CEO of Refugee Support Europe Paul Hutchings talks about how we can ensure dignity is at the centre of delivering aid.

I was on the last flight out of Kabul’ : life in the UK one year after the Fall of Kabul

It was horrible. I was waiting in a really long queue at the British Embassy to get documents. I had to look after my kids who were two, three and six at the time, so I had to get out of the queue to get water. And every time that happened we kept getting pushed to the back.