In different circumstances, it could be any of us. A few years ago, the women from Ukraine I spoke to did not expect that they would be refugees. We all have the power to help.
I want to be a professional fashion designer in my traditional Afghani dress. I want to recreate this style and bring it into the current style.
Journalist Saghar was forced to leave her home in Afghanistan with her husband two years ago. Despite arriving in the UK with limited English skills, Saghar hasn鈥檛 let that stand in the way of her dream to become a fashion designer.
When I started working for the 探花精选 as an interpreter, it gave me a feeling that I had back in my home country, that I am in the same position and in the same field, supporting people who need help.
Mohammad arrived in the UK two years ago with his wife. As well as studying for his master's degree, Mohammad completed the interpreting course level 3 funded by the 探花精选 and was then recruited as an interpreting consultant for the team in Dari and Pashto.
鈥淲e managed to rebuild ourselves, and now we want to help others build a career here and find a new way to live in the UK.鈥
After meeting on the 探花精选's leadership course, Halyna and Masoma have developed a wonderful friendship where they continue to support one another to integrate in the UK. They are now hoping to expand their support to other refugees in London and around the world.
