Author Archives: IMIX

Building the confidence and communication skills of Action Asylum’s Project Workers through mentoring 

The IMIX mentorship pilot, which was initiated by the team’s North East Comms Co-ordinator in March…

Zahra: ‘I believe my voice can help make change happen’ 

Zahra is a TV news journalist and women’s rights activist from Afghanistan. She was evacuated from…

We are one team.’: Glasgow basketball legend, Kieron Achara, launches pro-migration campaign

Former Scotland, Great Britain and Glasgow Rocks basketball player, Kieron Achara, helps launch new campaign to celebrate migration across the UK.

‘You have to start your life from scratch.’: Life in the UK two years after the fall of Kabul

Saghar Khalid's dream of becoming a TV producer shattered when the Taliban regained power in Kabul. Now, having found refuge in the UK for the past two years, she reflects on her new life in the UK.

9 Must-Read Books on Refugee and Migrant Stories

Here are 9 book recommendations from the IMIX team, all offering a glimpse into the lives of people who are compelled to leave their homes in search of safety, opportunity or a brighter future.

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.

A daughter’s reflection: The sacrifices of migrant parents for a new home

For Father’s Day, Our Digital Communications Officer, Aiyanna, shares her heartfelt reflection on her family’s journey to creating home in the UK.

Safe Routes

As the subject of Channel crossings came to dominate the news, sector organisations responded by highlighting…

IMIX launches Un/Documented: A new podcast empowering hidden voices  

Un/Documented is a new podcast from IMIX which tells the stories behind the headlines.

Writer and poet Amir: I’d tell my teenage self “Write away and speak your mind.”

Two decades after fleeing Syria, Writer and poet Amir Darwish reflects on the poem that drove him to flee his home. 

Raising awareness of the EU settlement scheme ahead of Brexit

IMIX worked with more than 40 organisations that support EU citizens to raise awareness for the…