Integrate That!

From the streets of Aleppo to the Olympic Games in Tokyo! Ahmad left Aleppo with nothing in hand and now he's competing internationally!

Why do you even ask and what does it mean? we discuss identity, culture, language and more.

Refugee Olympic Team, new asylum application, climate change and more

Journalists and activists outline some problems in the coverage of the refugee crises and give personal stories about the industry. 

To become British, you need to pass the “life in the UK” test. It teaches you about the history about the UK, which many British people haven’t got a clue about. Once you have applied, you wait for a decision by the Home Office, what’s it like to wait, and how do you feel when you get a decision?

One of the worst nightmares for refugees when traveling abroad is being stopped at the airport. The first time Baraa was stopped by some big men wearing suites, his British friend thought he was getting the VIP treatment and an upgrade. I was asked why do I support the LA Rams football team, and was asked to name some players when I was “randomly” selected for screening.Oud music in by Syrian Oud player Rihab Azar. https://www.rihabazar.co.uk/

Forced to leave home, Wasim goes from Aleppo to Turkey, and then gets into a fight with the driver at the borders. Some locals treat him well while others ask ridiculous questions in job interviews.

Arriving in the UK with over eight years of experience in policy, conflict and peace resolution, Yusra struggles with the culture of hiring. She decides to start from scratch and builds her own network, which now stretches over Africa, USA, Europe, and her home country, Yemen.