Category: Opinion

Harnessing the power of coproduction with the Refugee Week Ambassadors

For the Refugee Week Ambassador Programme 2023, IMIX were keen to co-produce digital content with the group…

Ken Loach’s, The Old Oak, shows us how hope can bring about real change

Journalist Zarith Hanipah attends the London premiere of Ken Loach's film, The Old Oak and talks to the director about his motivations in making the film.

Why community is important now more than ever

Regional Comms Coordinator for the North East, Katie Bryson, explores why we chose to take a closer look at the power of community for the third episode of the IMIX podcast, Un/Documented.

Finding Unity in Community: The Mother and Son Building Bridges in Springburn

Malar and her son Shawn share their journey to creating the Springburn Unity Network and the heartwarming sense of community they’ve found.

Seven Day Evictions: Getting the word out

A guide to raising awareness of the devastating impact of seven-day-evictions on refugees who have just received their status in the UK.

Hear Our Stories: An exploration of Migration, Identity and Hope

We review 'Hear Our Stories,' an anthology of writings on migration by TogetherintheUK and Victorina Press with 38 migrant and refugee authors.

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 2023…

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 Kabul…

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.

Unlocking Potential – The Destitution Narrative Project

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

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.