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
If there’s one thing I’d want people to take from my story it would be: don’t give up. Just keep going. 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.
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
Sisters Amani and Heba lived a happy, safe life in Syria until 2013 when war broke out, compromising their safety, forcing them to flee. Read more
It took nine years for me to be granted refugee status. My wife and I applied for UK citizenship at the same time. We had our ceremonies together, and we were so happy. Read more
Being involved with Migrant Helpline made me a better person. I loved seeing former clients making a success of their lives. I can’t imagine my life now without this mixture of people. Read more
We also got involved with helping trafficking survivors, hearing heartrending stories of exploitation, and how people had found the courage to escape. Read more
My journey to Northern Ireland took me from Ethiopia to Sudan, then to Turkey, then Greece, Romania, Germany and France before arriving in Belfast. Read more