Week 44 - Breaking Barriers

Apologies but I've forgotten where or who I've got this one from!  It may have been Twitter.  Anyway, if you read my first £5 for 52 weeks blog you'd know that this whole project started as a reaction to politics.  There will be some people who don't agree with this charity but the motivation behind it is absolutely in line with my social and political beliefs.

I think refugees - those who are fleeing war and persecution - should be made welcome in this country.  Unfortunately we have a government which is running scared of political opponents and media rhetoric which is spreading fear and xenophobia among the general population.  Many refugees are highly qualified, intelligent and wish to contribute to our society.  This is where Breaking Barriers comes in.

Breaking Barriers works to aid refugees in finding work and settling in the UK.  They run workshops to educate people how the British system of job seeking and application works, English language lessons and assistance with the writing of CVs.  They also do mock interviews and presentation training to enhance confidence and improve the person's chance of gaining employment.  They also work with businesses to place refugees in suitable positions.

Getting a job is a key part of helping a refugee integrate into society and restart their lives after whatever horror they have left behind.  I think this is vital to us being an inclusive and diverse society.

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Breaking Barriers