Refugee Radio

We talk to the young people at the Hummingbird project about their lives in Brighton and share their takes on everything from the weather to Trump, and from social media to mental health. Thanks to everyone involved in making this programme- Taiwo, Duad, Mo, Yohannes, Alaa, Micky, Bex, Elaine and all the gang at Hummingbird. The post Young Leaders: “It’s my life” appeared first on Refugee Radio.

Julio is a Rasta from Mauritius, a small island nation east of Madagascar. He was a talented young footballer, but he suffered discrimination and was targeted by police violence due to his ethnicity and religion. The descendants of slavery from Africa do not have equal rights or opportunities in Mauritius. People who have been classified as part of the “General Population” are outside of the main three communities who hold power, and they lack political representation. In this interview, Julio tells us about his experiences of growing up on the island and about the persecution that forced him to leave. We also talk about what it was like to come to the UK and the challenges of making a new life in a new land. Julio has recently appeared in a documentary by Allez Productions entitled “Voice of the Voiceless – The story of a Rastafarian footballer.” The post Julio: “Let me go outside” appeared first on Refugee Radio.

Kirabo Robert fled the civil war in Sudan when he was just five years old. He lost his whole family in the refugee camps of Uganda, but he never gave up. Now he is fighting for survival with a dream for a better future for his own children. If they can build a small home on a piece of land, then they can get an education in safety and dignity. Help us break the cycle of poverty and displacement. Give this family a future. Support the crowdfunder >> Empower Our Hope: A Refugee Family’s Cry For Shelter, Food, And Dignity | GoGetFunding The post Robert: A Refugee Family’s Cry for Shelter, Food, & Dignity appeared first on Refugee Radio.

Usman Khalid is a social entrepreneur and refugee. He founded HAVEN Coffee in 2019 as a coffee brand with a social mission. In this interview he tells us all about the story behind the project and the flagship café in London. We also have news of Usman’s forthcoming Laff-ucino comedy fundraiser with Shappi Khorsandi, coming up in Refugee Week 2025 on 19th June at the Big Penny Social! Tickets are available now for £15. The post Usman: Comedians in Charities Getting Coffee appeared first on Refugee Radio.

Why should you become a foster carer? Elaine and Clare talk about their experiences of fostering UASC and the supported lodging scheme. There are many rewards to fostering, and the city urgently needs new homes for children and young people. Find out more from the Brighton and Hove council website >> View upcoming events for people interested in fostering >> The post Brighton: fostering Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children appeared first on Refugee Radio.