Building a better future for refugees & migrants in the UK

On November 28, 2024, we launched the From Sanctuary to Opportunity 2024 Full Report, sharing our research which aims to improve training and employment outcomes for refugees and migrants. This event, hosted at The Foundation, Triodos Bank, in Bristol, marks the third report in our series funded by Comic Relief's Change Makers programme.

After spending over two decades working for Nike in Hong Kong, moving to the UK was a significant transition. With a background in IT and data, Wylie had high hopes of continuing his career in a similar field. However, the reality of the UK job market proved daunting. Over two years, he applied for more than 300 positions and secured just a handful of interviews, an exhausting and disheartening experience that left them questioning what he was doing wrong.

On Wednesday 11 December, ACH hosted a Parliamentary Reception at the House of Commons, by invitation from Rt Hon Kerry McCarthy MP and Rt Hon Paulette Hamilton MP.

“At ACH, our work shows that investing in tailored, holistic support to refugees and migrants lays a firm foundation which enables them to find sustainable work and contribute to their communities”, Fuad Mahamed, CEO. The reception evidenced this by showcasing the successes of some of our clients, demonstrating how investing in service delivery can transform lives and strengthen communities.