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December 22, 2016
Brothers who fled Aleppo start new life in Yorkshire
When war ripped through Aleppo, brothers Alan and Ghaith fled for their lives. They were resettled…
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December 22, 2016
“We are the Refugee Council; we are here to take you to your new home”
Richard helps resettled refugee families from Syria when they arrive in the UK. He is a…
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December 15, 2016
‘I feel safe at last’
In 2016 the Refugee Council was celebrated at the London Homelessness Awards for supporting refugees who,…
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December 13, 2016
My mum hid me in a shopping trolley to get me out of Syria
Sara was just a toddler when war broke out in Syria in 2011. She was born…
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November 18, 2016
‘Being resettled here means my family has been reborn’
Ayham was only a young man when Syria’s brutal conflict began. After his father was murdered,…
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October 4, 2016
‘I feel very hopeful about the future’
Rocky, 20, became a refugee when he was just 3 years old after his family fled…
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September 23, 2016
‘I’m now a confident young woman’
The Refugee Council’s Children’s Section runs educational classes and social activities for children who have arrived…
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September 14, 2016
Boats, cable cars and three-legged races
With autumn nearly upon us now, the long, hot days and light summer evenings are all…
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August 15, 2016
‘The Refugee Council helped me have a promising future’
Mohamad is a qualified lawyer and refugee from the Middle East. Since seeking safety in Britain,…
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August 12, 2016
Redefining ‘refugee’
During this year’s Refugee Week, Colegrave primary school opened its doors and hearts to the Refugee…
