Author Archives: Katherine Maxwell-Rose

Amir: ‘I now have power over my own story’

Fleeing Afghanistan in 2021 amidst the Taliban’s takeover, Amir, a talented photojournalist, sought refuge in the…

Unlocking Potential – The Destitution Narrative Project

IMIX wanted to spark discussions around the injustice of destitution for people trapped in the asylum…

Increasing the confidence of Doctors of the World spokespeople through bespoke media and digital skills training 

In July 2023, Doctors of the World approached IMIX to improve their National Health Advisors (NHAs)…

Refugee Week 2021: We Cannot Walk Alone 

Refugee Week kicks off today with a bold challenge to come together to create meaningful change.

IMIX is looking for a new trustee with lived experience of immigration

If you have lived experience of immigration and want to be part of creating a better conversation on migration in the UK, get in touch!

The power of stories; creating connections with an audience

Katherine Maxwell-Rose shares storytelling tips and techniques learnt from curating the Human Journeys collective.

‘As a Roma child at school, it was hard to cope with the stigma I faced on a daily basis’

Crina Morteaunu, Project Manager at the Luton Roma Trust shares her story of facing discrimination and leaving Romania to start a new life in the UK.

International Women’s Day 2021: Celebrating inspirational women leaders working at the grassroots

To mark International Women’s Day 2021, IMIX celebrates women leaders working at the grassroots, responding to issues…

International Women’s Day: 5 amazing women and their powerful stories

The focus for International Women’s Day 2021 is on ‘Women in leadership’ so we wanted to take…

‘Aged 14, I walked from Eritrea to Sudan. I was one of the lucky ones. I survived.’

Nejat tells her extraordinary and difficult journey from Eritrea to the UK where eventually she was able to find safety and build a new life.

Creating an impact with our communications in 2021

There will be many challenges in 2021 but through powerful storytelling, celebrating the good work being done and looking for where there could be opportunities for political movement, we can continue to create communications which make an impact.

Stories rooted in common humanity are needed in the wake of the latest Channel crossings tragedy

Yesterday a story hit the news of four people from one family dying as their boat sank…