Author Archives: IMIX

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.

Nour Jarrouj empowers refugee women by teaching them how to become confident cyclers and break free from social barriers.

In the midst of the coronavirus crisis, there’s also been a spike in spontaneous acts of kindness, generosity and empathy which we want to celebrate.

Dr Edie Friedman came to the UK as a young student activist and then founded JCORE, an organisation that fosters Jewish values and identity through social action.

How to get your message heard during the pandemic.