Stories - Refugee Council

A man with long dark hair and a beard is smiling while sitting at a table with a laptop in front of him. He is wearing a black denim jacket and appears to be engaged in a conversation with another person, who is partially out of frame.

Refugee Council employee from Iraq supports people building a life in Hull

Employment Advisor Amer shares his passion for his job, using his personal experience and expertise to help refugees start their lives again in the North East.

A kitchen scene featuring several white bowls filled with food, including chicken and a dish with greens and grains. In the background, a woman wearing a hijab and an apron is preparing food, focused on her task. The setting appears to be a communal.

From donating a fridge to starting a restaurant

Rob’s journey of friendship and work with local refugees in York.

Skilled forklift truck driver gets job with Yorkshire Charity

With the right support Mo becomes a vital member of FareShare Yorkshire team.

Three young men are walking together on a street. The first man on the left is wearing a white t-shirt, the second man in the middle is dressed in a black jacket and the third man on the right is in a white t-shirt.

Young refugees speak out

Three young people talk about finding ways to connect in a new country, and their hopes for the future

Two women sit together on stone steps, smiling at the camera. One woman wears a white shawl and has her hair styled in braids, while the other is dressed in a colorful patterned scarf and garment. They are holding a beautifully crafted woven basket.

Supporting refugees from Sudan

Refugee women from Sudan are supporting each other to rebuild their lives and feel part of our communities.

A healthcare professional in a blue uniform smiles while interacting with a patient seated in a chair. The patient, wearing a light blue shirt, appears to be receiving assistance or information.

Refugee doctors

Obaidullah and Yasmin* talk about retraining to work in the NHS.

Two women are seated at a table. One woman, wearing a yellow hijab and a striped shirt, is smiling and holding a pen, while the other woman, dressed in a black hijab and a denim jacket, is looking at her with a joyful expression.

Meet our craft and chat group

Louise, Ayanto, Hanan and Nemat talk about what the craft group means to them.

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How therapy can help refugee women

Fatima talks about how therapy with the Refugee Council helped her, and Fawzia speaks about her work supporting women in the asylum system.

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How the right job can help

For refugees like Nataliia and Mursal, finding the right work makes all the difference.

Abdul stands with his back to the camera, looking out of a large window. The view shows a tree and a pathway outside, with buildings visible in the background. The atmosphere is calm and reflective.

Finding a home

Kate, a landlady, and Abdul her tenant, tell us how they met.