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I Chose to Live, To the One Who Doesn’t Know My Story”
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World Poetry Day
For World Poetry Day, we are sharing the 3 winning entries to our creative...
Beneath the Surface: A Journey Through Swimmers
Author: Sayantani Biswas In this blog Sayantani Biswasreviews the...
What Now?
By Lola Cheung Lola entered this essay into the Then and Now competition. It’s...
The Glass Wall (2021) published by Afsana Press Review by Alison Hramiak
Author: Alison Hramiak Standfirst This is a review of a book that...
The Tenth Anniversary of TogetherintheUK
By Teresa Norman On 31 January 2026, we celebrated our ten-year anniversary...
The Sky I came From, The Ground I chose by Ahed Aljondi
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Review of ‘So Many Unavoidable Journey -tales of displacement’ published by Palewell Press.
by: Sayantani Biswas A meditation on the anthology ,’So Many Unavoidable...
The Power of Stories: How Understanding Nurtures Tolerance
By Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale On the International Day for Tolerance,...
Music, Migration, and Meaning: The Story of José Mesa
By Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale For José Mesa, migration wasn’t just about survival —...
Standing Firm in Power and Pride: The Story of Akua Deaba
By Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale The theme for Black History Month 2025 (BHM)...
An interview with the award winning writer, Sita Brahmachari by Bushra Mukadam and Bryan.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ct8ZRD6bjng
Review of Jonathan Portes book, ‘What do we know and what should be do about immigration?
By Bushra Mukadam Standfirst: An easy and enlightening read, Jonathan Portes’...
The Power of Connection: Why Talking Saves Lives
by Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale This World Suicide Prevention Day, 10th September,...
Voices of Resilience: Celebrating Refugee and Migrant Youth on International Youth Day
By Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale This International Youth Day, TogetherintheUK...
Sita Brahmachari on being a judge in the Then & Now competition and her advice to young writers
Sita Brahmachari is a YBA Award winning author and a champion of reading and...
What makes for a creative writer? An interview with Sita Brahmachari
Sita Brahmachari is YBA Award winning author and a champion of reading and...
Having to Leave Where One Comes From, Is Learning to Live Where One Goes To.
Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale With language at the core of everything he does and in...
The Refugee Poetry Hour, hosted by TogetherintheUK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKIoUTCDlXk&t=3030s
Celebrating Volunteer Week: A Tribute to Selfless Service
Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale Volunteers’ Week (2–8 June) is all about celebrating the...
Redefining Family: Migration, Identity, and Belonging in the UK
Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale Migration and modern values have reshaped the British...
New Roots 3 : Esua Goldsmith, feminist activist & author of ‘The Space Between Black and White’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTsaFqLgycg&t=30s
Words and Images Speak Louder Than Silence: Nasrin Parvaz Tells the Untold
Nasrin was born in Tehran, and after the 1979 revolution and the establishment...
I didn’t want to mention it! Go ahead: speak, offer your compassion
By: Teresa Norman This blog focuses on the importance of offering compassion...
Eid: A Celebration of Faith, Gratitude, and Community
By Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale Eid is a joyous occasion for Muslims, but it also...
Britain’s Role in the Slave Trade and the Ongoing Fight Against Modern Slavery
By Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale A look at Britain's historical complicity in the...
New Roots; Episode 2. Nazek Ramadan, Founder and Director of Migrant Voice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6bbmcYJ_SA
New Roots; Episode 1. Gulwali Passarlay: 13 year old Afghan refugee, author of the Lightless Sky.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzYGk3jl4_o&t=1087s
Refugee Poetry Hour; poetry by Lester Gomez Medina and Nasrin Parvaz
Refugee Poetry Hour; poetry by Lester Gomez Medina and Nasrin Parvaz On 10...
Poetry by writers in ‘Write to Life’ programme (run by Freedom from Torture)
by Jean'Py and Nalougo On March 10, 2025, TogetherintheUK in partnership with...
UN IWD: Rights, Equality, Empowerment #ForAllWomenAndGirls
By Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale As the world celebrates International Women’s Day,...
Social Justice in Action: Reflecting on the Experiences of Migrant Workers in the UK
By Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale As the UN World Day of Social Justice shines a...
Taking action on anti-semitism, Islamophobia and racism
In this blog, Johann Taljaard explores examples and the impact of casual...
A World in Motion: The Spirit of Migration on December 18
By Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale As the world marks International Migrants Day, we...
Hope not Fear by Hassan Akkad (2021) Bluebird Books for Life
Review by : Alison Hramiak Alison Hramiak reviews Hope Not Fear by Hassan...
Discrimination’s Toll: A Reminder on Human Rights Day
By Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale Discrimination continues to rob individuals of their...
Gifts That Give Back: How to Make a Difference This Christmas
By Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale Learn how to transform lives with Christmas gifts...
Disability History Month: Voices That Defy the Stereotype
Compiled by Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale The most impactful stories come from those...
Islamophobia Uncovered: Insights from Independent Reports
Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale Independent investigations into Islamophobia reveal a...
Palestinian Solidarity Day
Loneliness Ends Here: Building a Network of Support and Friendship
Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale Loneliness can feel like an invisible disability,...
Beyond Black History Month: Bridging the Gaps in Representation
By Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale For 40 years, Black History Month (BHM) in the UK has...
Tales of Exile: How Exiled Writers Ink Fosters Freedom Through Literature
By Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale For refugees and migrants, the written word becomes a...
Navigating New Horizons: Sharing Stories on Refugee and Migrant Children’s Journey into UK Education
By Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale The first day at school marks a significant milestone...
Risk and Resilience: A Poet’s Journey to Humanise the Refugee Experience
By Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale A poet who risked his life to escape persecution now...
Putting Competition Aside: 2024 Refugee Olympic Team – A Symbol of Hope and Unity
By Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale Learn more about the history of the Refugee Olympic...
New Roots: Episode 1. Gulwali Passarlay. 13 year old refugee and author of The Lightless Sky
Author: Teresa Norman New Roots is a new series of podcasts on migration to...
From Refugee to Advocate: An Afghan Survivor’s Journey to Making a Difference in the UK
By Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale Once a child fleeing the chaos of war, Gulwali...
Studying in the UK: An International Dream
By: Khushi Handa The story of why people choose to become international...
The Art of Borrowing: Facilitating Integration into New Communities
By Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale In a time of transition and the possibility of...
The Lightless Sky My Journey to Safety as a Child Refugee (2019)
by Alison Hramiak Gulwali Passarlay with Nadene GhouriAtlantic Books, London...
The Migrant Entrepreneur’s Guide to Overcoming Challenges in Business by Cherie McLaughlin
Photo by Freepik By: Cherie McLaughlin Many migrants become entrepreneurs,...
Empowering Icons: Women’s Voices on the Women Who #InspireInclusion
By Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale Celebrating the transformative power of women's...
Review of Hear Our Stories – An Anthology of Writings on Migration (2023)
Available at: Hear Our Stories \ Support Us Review by Alison Hramiak ...
The Power of Creativity: Building a Positive Persona Amidst Adversity
Ruth celebrating her contribution when her community garden won first prize at...
Insights into migration from a Hungarian perspective
Refugee Tales and visiting a Detention Centre
From Aleppo to Telford
Nour Majan describes her journey from Syria and her ten years in the UK
Policy work on behalf of refugees and asylum seekers
Richard Williams describes the story of his policy work advocating for refugees and asylum seekers
The 1960s journey from Barbados to the UK
The 1960s journey from Barbados to the UK | TogetherInTheUK Michele Bent...
Faith, belonging and cultural identity
Sadiqa discusses faith, belonging and cultural identity
100 years of Polish migration stories
Jola Pieskowska discusses her career and some of the history of Polish migration
War, oppression and prejudice
Prof Marius Turda discusses the transition from communism for Eastern Europe, eugenics and the war in Ukraine.
Eugenics, Ant-Roma Racism and vulnerability
Prof. Marius Turda discusses eugenics, anti-Roma racism and possible consequences of the war in Ukraine.
The Road Much Travelled
Aman shares insights into UK and Indian culture and useful advice for anyone migrating to the UK.
Advocating for the Eastern European Community
Adina describes growing up in communist Romania and her work advocating for the Eastern European communities.
Breaking Barriers: REN’s Journey to Connect Chinese and British Communities
By Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale Breaking down cultural barriers and fostering...
Finding Commonalities Transforms the Lives of Those in Need
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What is it like Being an Undocumented Migrant and a Guest of Refugee Hosts?
Lockdown and living in the countryside By Ruth This is Ruth's story of the...
The reality of living in a Home Office Hotel
The plate in a Home Office hotel By Ruth Ruth writes of daily life in a Home...
What is the Best Gift I Can Give at Christmas? Your Time as a Volunteer
By Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale For the last few weeks people have been thinking...
A Shield Against Exploitation: Why Migrants Need to Understand Their Rights
By Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale As we celebrate International Migrants Day, this...
Rights for All: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights turns 75
By Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale #MigrantsDay, #RefugeeRights, #MigrationStories,...
Recognising and Navigating Loneliness in a Multicultural Environment
By Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale The irony of loneliness is that you can feel lonely...
Cultural Tapestry: Navigating Dual Identities
By Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale The children and grandchildren of the...
Black Representation Across our National Curriculum: a Step Towards Combating Racism
Althia Anson-Barnett Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale Understand the importance of...
Undiluted Truths – Use Your Own Voice to Tell Your Story
As part of Black History Month (BHM), #SaluteOurSisters, we speak to a woman...
Black History Month – Not Just for October!
Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale When you experience predominantly negative or even a...
Parallel lives? No, a world full of stories and connections.
A write-up of the book launch of Hear Our Stories
Listening to the voice of migrant children
Photo by Eric Masur by Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale Migrant statistics might be...
Ten Interesting Facts about Hear Our Stories
By Teresa Norman Fascinating facts about the anthology of migrant writings in...
How to Make Language Differences a Bridge and Not a Barrier?
Speaking the same language is a crucial bridge to enable integratiion into...
Breaking Stereotypes – Lived Experiences in Support of #RefugeeWeek
Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale The sheer desperation of migrants and cruelty of people...
Home May Be Where the Heart is, but Memories Fill Our Heart
A home can give a sense of belonging, comfort, and security; however, the...
The Multi-Faceted Migrant Pyschological Journey
Sinead Mangan-Mc Hale Taking a journey can be both exciting and terrifying....
Share your Compassion – Support Refugee Week’s Call to Action (19-25 June)
Sinead Mangan-Mc Hale International Refugee Week is an annual event that began...
A Modern Monarchy Built On Tradition And Forward Thinking
Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale On 6 May 2023, Great Britain, and the countries of the...
Food: Feeding the Spirit of Culture that Brings us Together
Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale Food has a powerful ability to evoke memories and...
Making Cross Cultural Connections
Making Cross-Cultural Connections Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale The TGIUK anthology...
What Day is Green Day? St Patrick’s Day, of course.
March 17th is not just a day to honour Ireland’s patron saint; it’s the day...
Can You Learn through Storytelling – A Social Enterprise for Migrants Believes You Can
By Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale Sharing lived experiences through storytelling is a...
Leda’s Story
Interview by Teresa Norman A story of an entrepreneurial Greek Cypriot family...
Christmas Across the Cultures
Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale Living in the UK, we now have the opportunity to...
If You Do Just One Thing …
Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale Celebrating International Migrants Daywith practical and...
StandUp4HumanRights – Celebrating Human Rights Day
By Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale | LinkedIn A celebration of the Universal Declaration...
MOT for Men – Easy Steps to a Healthier You
An overview of some of the easy steps men can take to improve their physical...
Follow NHS Guidance to Avoid the Twindemic This Winter.
Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale Linked-In profile With the cost of living a...
Review of an exhibition by the Ukrainian artist, Alina Potemska by Teresa Norman
"We need to proclaim and witness the truth." A quote from the Ukrainian artist...
Plant A Tree: Change a Life
Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale The story of how a Syrian refugee has refocused his life...