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Jessica’s Story
Jessica* was rejected by her family and at risk, after her aunt discovered she was gay. -
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Habib’s Story
Habib* escaped from Afghanistan and made a dangerous journey to the UK, crossing the channel in a small boat. He hopes to be reunited with his wife and two small children. -
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“The iftar meal relieved our stress and changed our mood.”
Abdulmoiz from Sudan and Mahmoud from Syria tell us how an iftar meal provided by the local community helped to give them hope. -
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“It brings hope”: Inside the ‘sanctuary store’ at an asylum hotel
At our 'sanctuary store', Refugee Council staff and volunteers are bringing warmth and friendship to a hotel for families in Yorkshire. -
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Mohanad’s Story
To mark the start of Refugee Week 2023, Mohanad describes how a more compassionate approach would be better for all of us.