Category: Stories

Beyond the Noise: How lived experience shaped Question Time 

A standout moment for IMIX this year was leading the organisation's response to BBC Question Time after the programme invited people who had reached the UK via small boat to join the audience for its Dover immigration special.

Finding the human behind the headline: Reflections from The Conduit panel and my journey with IMIX 

Writer and Refugee Week 2025 Ambassador, Douna Haj Ahmed reflects on her experiences with IMIX and her participation in The Conduit Panel

The power of lived experience voices in advocating for change

Lived experience campaigner and IMIX Steering Group member, Mary Njoroge shares why it's so important for voices like hers to lead calls for change

Behind the Headlines: Rethinking the narrative on refugees and asylum seekers.

Journalist Zahra Shaheer discusses the significance IMIX's media event on the Channel Crossings

Love in Limbo: a financial requirement for falling in love

On December 4th, 2023, the Home Secretary announced new immigration rules, including an unexpected increase in the…

Insights from IMIX’s Lived Experience Network

At Imix, we recently brought together a diverse group of individuals, including refugees and asylum seekers, from our lived experience network to discuss our past work, brainstorm ideas for improving our support systems, and plan for the future.  

‘A big motivating factor is my parents’ stories and background; if it had not been for the kindness of strangers I would not be here.’

Helen Singer reflects on how her parents journeys as refugees from Nazi Germany influenced her work supporting refugees in Hertfordshire.

The best gift I ever received is love in the form of two necklaces…’: A Tale of Triumph Amidst Immigration’s Odyssey

Youssef shares how two necklaces he was gifted symbolise love and its ability to inspire and uplift for our #TheBestGiftIEverReceived project.

The best Christmas gift I ever received is the publication of my memoir.’

For IMIX's #TheBestGiftIEverReceived project, Michael Butscher shares why this Christmas is extra special, thanks to the publication of his memoir.

How you can get involved for International Migrants Day 2023 on social media

How you can celebrate your migrant heritage and/or those of the people around you on social media for International Migrants Day!

How telling my story changed my life: Latest Un/Documented podcast episode from IMIX

In IMIX podcast Un/Documented Episode 4: How telling my story changed my life, we dig deeper into the power of storytelling and how taking control of your own narrative can bring confidence and purpose.

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