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Tal, who requested his real name not be used, is 22 and arrived in the UK from Syria as a refugee in 2022. He lives in supported accommodation in Birmingham provided by social enterprise ACH.

Many migrants and refugees in the UK share Tal’s feelings says Nevinder Ram, operations manager at Himilo, ACH’s training subsidiary. He mentions ACH’s ‘Rethinking Refugee’ campaign, which they launched to tackle misinformation about refugees and asylum seekers living in the UK.

The Welcome Party will celebrate inclusivity and success by highlighting refugees’ contributions to Bristol.

The gala dinner on 7 November will give businesses a chance to hear, see and literally taste the positive impact refugees, people seeking asylum and vulnerable migrants have on the city.

It is being organised by ACH, the Bristol social enterprise building a better future for refugees and migrants by providing tailored integration services.

Businesses are being invited to support a gala dinner in Bristol to showcase the positive impact of refugees and migrants on the city and the wider UK – with a keynote speech by Olympic gold medallist Sir Mo Farah.

‘The Welcome Party’ will celebrate individual success stories of refugees who have set up thriving businesses in Bristol while also reinforcing the message that refugees and migrants are invaluable contributors to the city’s social and economic fabric.

A podcast telling the stories of migrants and refugees through their own words has been launched.

The five-part series, named 'Wisdom from the Global Majority', was made in collaboration between University of the West of England students and social enterprise ACH.

ACH’s marketing and communications officer Sena Vicdan said: “We are incredibly excited to launch our new podcast series, which provides a platform for individuals from refugee and migrant backgrounds to share their powerful stories.

Today is World Refugee Day, a United Nations designated day celebrating the strength, courage and resilience of those who have had to flee their home countries to escape conflict or persecution. The theme of this year’s annual day to mark the cause is solidarity with refugees, inviting people to show their support by giving to, advocating for and learning about refugees, in order to make the world a more welcoming place for all. 

Today is World Refugee Day, a United Nations designated day celebrating the strength, courage and resilience of those who have had to flee their home countries to escape conflict or persecution. ACH, the Bristol-founded provider for refugee and migrant integration services, is bringing to life the values of the international day with its one-of-a-kind event this autumn, aptly named The Welcome Party. Tickets available for the unique event, which will feature on-stage interview with Olympic gold medallist and Somaliland refugee, Sir Mo Farah, on Thursday 7th November.

Bristol-founded provider for refugee and migrant integration services, ACH, are hosting an event to celebrate refugees, asylum seekers and migrants in Bristol’s diverse workforce.

Tickets for the event are on sale now and start from £140 per individual seat.

Businesses are encouraged to buy a table for the event, in the hopes of developing businesses’ understanding and appreciation of what migrants and refugees bring to the UK workforce.

ACH, the Bristol-founded provider for refugee and migrant integration services, is hosting a very special event at The Mount Without in central Bristol this autumn.

Titled The Welcome Party, the event invites businesses from across South West England to hear, see and literally taste the positive impact that refugees, people seeking asylum and vulnerable migrants have on Bristol, as well as the UK more widely. 

Our successful business client Ali, whose business name is Rocket Man, was featured on the BBC programme "Andi Oliver’s Fabulous Feasts." He provided fresh vegetables from his garden for the feast. According to Andi, he was "the superstar"!