Category: Human Journeys

Farah came to the UK for a better life and future for her and her family, what started off as an opportunity to lead a better life for her children became a narrow escape from revolution and war.

From fleeing a dictatorship to being separated from his family to the struggle of claiming asylum, Bekele Woyecha never lost hope. Now he is leading a new organisation to increase welcome for refugees in the UK.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Zino’s status affected a big part of her life in the UK. Now she wants to share her story to change the conversation on migration.

Ahmad al-Rashid shares the story of his hugely dangerous journey to the UK and his determination to bring his family to safety.

Gulwali Passarlay shares the story of his epic journey of travelling alone over ten countries at just 12 years old.

Mihai travelled to the UK with hope and expectation but when he arrived life was much tougher than he ever thought it would be.

Taban Shoresh's remarkable story of her narrow escape from being buried alive under Saddam Hussein's regime.