We invited our clients and colleagues to consider what courage meant to them and put it into verse. Read more
I'm 25 years old, originally from Lahore, Pakistan. My childhood was challenging as my parents split when I was young, making home life a bit of a struggle. Read more
I had to leave my country because I suspected something related to drugs was happening in my previous job. I decided to leave because I was in fear as these people can be dangerous. Read more
The journey is seriously life-threatening and the person who takes it has to gamble with his or her life. Read more
In our work, we meet many incredible individuals. People who have endured war, violence, abuse and poverty. They are determined to build better lives for themselves and their families and we are proud to be supporting them on their journey. Here you can read some of their stories.
When I think about my time working on the Bibby Stockholm, I always come back to the people and the small, powerful moments that showed just how much courage they carried with them. Read more
Modern slavery affects millions of people all over the world. In fact, there are more slaves in the world today than at any other point in history; an estimated 40 million men, women and children. Read more
My life since I arrived in the UK – one that spans over 12 years now – has been a polarising journey. But way before then, let’s start from the beginning. Read more
I struggled in grasping exactly what I was going through, a feeling so many victims of modern slavery can relate to. Read more
My name is Qahir, and I am 41 years old. I lost my legs during the war in Afghanistan in 1996, in a village called Pol-E-Charkhi near Kabul. This occurred during the first Taliban takeover when intense fighting broke out between different factions. Read more
My name is Rob. For most of my life, I dabbled in various drugs, but my descent into a truly dark place began about five to seven years ago. I was living in Milton Keynes, buying weed from a local dealer who eventually referred me to another guy, and that's when everything changed. Read more
Michael stepped foot in Scotland in 2018, after his flight, the first he had ever been on, arrived from Kenya. An accountant back home in Nairobi, Michael took a leap of faith by accepting a scholarship to study business management. Read more
Umbaya left Tanzania after attending an LGBTQ+ party which resulted in problems with the authorities. Read more
Alfred left Ghana in pursuit of a job opportunity that he thought would provide him with an improved quality of life. Read more
With his safety being threatened, Ahmed left Tanzania in early 2023 and found himself victim to trafficking upon arrival in the UK. Read more