Supporting refugees in the UK

Refugee stories

The International Rescue Committee provides support for refugees and asylum seekers resettling in the UK. Read the stories of hope from some of the inspiring people we work with:

Refugees UK
Maryam's story: “We have the ability to change society”
In August 2021, Maryam's life changed forever when the Taliban took control of her home city, Kabul in Afghanistan. She had to leave behind her home, family and the job she had worked so hard for.
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Healing Classrooms
Refugee children's artwork reveals their first day at school in the UK
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Supporting Ukrainians to rebuild their lives in the UK
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Integration
Masihullah’s hopes to support other refugees: “I'm sharing my experience”
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Yunus' journey of resilience: “I go to three English Language classes a week”
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Family Reunion
“My family are my pulse”: Masoma’s story of separation
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Integration
The Ukrainian women challenging mental health stigma: “We need to rebuild a nation”
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Integration
International Women's Day: Two women share their story of friendship, resilience and change
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Meet Saghar, the Afghan journalist making her fashion dreams a reality in Liverpool
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