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Support our work > Where on earth does it all begin?
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Where on earth does it all begin?
Why on earth do refugees leave their homes?
Why do people flee their homelands and where do they come from? This section aims to bring to life the whole subject of migration, asylum and the needs of refugees.
You’ll meet Guinah - a remarkable young man from Togo, who is now making a new life for himself here in the UK. Our overview on the top ten asylum producing countries for the UK illustrates the many reasons why people are fleeing.
You can also download a wallchart of the top ten asylum producing countries.
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Guinah's story Read Guinah's account of why he was forced to leave, the problems he faced in Togo, and how the speech he gave at a young refugee conference resulted in a study offer at the Atlantic college in Glamorgan.
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Download the wallchart You can download our wallchart of a world map pinpointing the top 10 asylum producing nations for the UK and listing key statistics about each one.
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