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The Rivers We Carry: A Review of Elif Shafak’s “There Are Rivers in the Sky”
By: Sayantani Biswas A conversational review on migration, memory, belonging...
The Admission
By Famya Faiz The Admission came first in the Under 18 category in our Then...
Book Review: White Teeth by Zadie Smith
Review by Sayantani Biswas Sayantani Biswas in this engaging review of White...
Flying Over Mountains
By Nasrin Parvaz Nasrin wrote this poem for Mahmut Yamalak, the translator of...
Start All Over Again
By Jane Shevchuk Jane Shevchuk is a documentary filmmaker and director with...
THE ROOM MATE
by Tanya In this poem, Tanya from the Write to Life Programme tells us what it...
Book Review: The Lonely Londoners
By Sayantani Biswas Sayantani reviews a 1956 book, ‘the Lonely Londoners’ a...
The Third- Generation Dream
Shaz Nawaz Khan In this beautiful narrative poem, Shaz shares the...
The worm’s an odd worm, or: How I’ve learnt to laugh at a god
By Maria-Irina Popescu Maria-Irina Popescu here answers the question, ‘what...
Then and Now; or Curiosity Is How Love Begins
In this beautifully written essay, Maria-Irina Popescu describes their journey...
Building Bridges ‘Then & Now’
In this beautifully written and detailed short story Jetha Makieleka shares...
Anchored by Faith
Author: Laura Ndanuko For Mother’s Day, we are sharing Laura’s...
I Chose to Live, To the One Who Doesn’t Know My Story”
Author: Hamida Khoder Hamida shows great generosity in sharing her story....
World Poetry Day
For World Poetry Day, we are sharing the 3 winning entries to our creative...
Beneath the Surface: A Journey Through Swimmers
Author: Sayantani Biswas In this blog Sayantani Biswasreviews the...
What Now?
By Lola Cheung Lola entered this essay into the Then and Now competition. It’s...
The Glass Wall (2021) published by Afsana Press Review by Alison Hramiak
Author: Alison Hramiak Standfirst This is a review of a book that...
The Tenth Anniversary of TogetherintheUK
By Teresa Norman On 31 January 2026, we celebrated our ten-year anniversary...
The Sky I came From, The Ground I chose by Ahed Aljondi
To celebrate LGBT History month, we are sharing the winning entry in the Then...
Review of ‘So Many Unavoidable Journey -tales of displacement’ published by Palewell Press.
by: Sayantani Biswas A meditation on the anthology ,’So Many Unavoidable...
An interview with the award winning writer, Sita Brahmachari by Bushra Mukadam and Bryan.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ct8ZRD6bjng
Review of Jonathan Portes book, ‘What do we know and what should we do about immigration?
By Bushra Mukadam Standfirst: An easy and enlightening read, Jonathan Portes’...
Sita Brahmachari on being a judge in the Then & Now competition and her advice to young writers
Sita Brahmachari is a YBA Award winning author and a champion of reading and...
What makes for a creative writer? An interview with Sita Brahmachari
Sita Brahmachari is YBA Award winning author and a champion of reading and...
New Roots 3 : Esua Goldsmith, feminist activist & author of ‘The Space Between Black and White’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTsaFqLgycg&t=30s
I didn’t want to mention it! Go ahead: speak, offer your compassion
By: Teresa Norman This blog focuses on the importance of offering compassion...
New Roots; Episode 2. Nazek Ramadan, Founder and Director of Migrant Voice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6bbmcYJ_SA
New Roots; Episode 1. Gulwali Passarlay: 13 year old Afghan refugee, author of the Lightless Sky.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzYGk3jl4_o&t=1087s
Refugee Poetry Hour; poetry by Lester Gomez Medina and Nasrin Parvaz
Refugee Poetry Hour; poetry by Lester Gomez Medina and Nasrin Parvaz On 10...
Poetry by writers in ‘Write to Life’ programme (run by Freedom from Torture)
by Jean'Py and Nalougo On March 10, 2025, TogetherintheUK in partnership with...
Taking action on anti-semitism, Islamophobia and racism
In this blog, Johann Taljaard explores examples and the impact of casual...
Hope not Fear by Hassan Akkad (2021) Bluebird Books for Life
Review by : Alison Hramiak Alison Hramiak reviews Hope Not Fear by Hassan...
Palestinian Solidarity Day
New Roots: Episode 1. Gulwali Passarlay. 13 year old refugee and author of The Lightless Sky
Author: Teresa Norman New Roots is a new series of podcasts on migration to...
Studying in the UK: An International Dream
By: Khushi Handa The story of why people choose to become international...
The Lightless Sky My Journey to Safety as a Child Refugee (2019)
by Alison Hramiak Gulwali Passarlay with Nadene GhouriAtlantic Books, London...
The Migrant Entrepreneur’s Guide to Overcoming Challenges in Business by Cherie McLaughlin
Photo by Freepik By: Cherie McLaughlin Many migrants become entrepreneurs,...
Review of Hear Our Stories – An Anthology of Writings on Migration (2023)
Available at: Hear Our Stories \ Support Us Review by Alison Hramiak ...
Insights into migration from a Hungarian perspective
Refugee Tales and visiting a Detention Centre
From Aleppo to Telford
Nour Majan describes her journey from Syria and her ten years in the UK
Policy work on behalf of refugees and asylum seekers
Richard Williams describes the story of his policy work advocating for refugees and asylum seekers
The 1960s journey from Barbados to the UK
The 1960s journey from Barbados to the UK | TogetherInTheUK Michele Bent...
Faith, belonging and cultural identity
Sadiqa discusses faith, belonging and cultural identity
100 years of Polish migration stories
Jola Pieskowska discusses her career and some of the history of Polish migration
War, oppression and prejudice
Prof Marius Turda discusses the transition from communism for Eastern Europe, eugenics and the war in Ukraine.
Eugenics, Ant-Roma Racism and vulnerability
Prof. Marius Turda discusses eugenics, anti-Roma racism and possible consequences of the war in Ukraine.
The Road Much Travelled
Aman shares insights into UK and Indian culture and useful advice for anyone migrating to the UK.
Advocating for the Eastern European Community
Adina describes growing up in communist Romania and her work advocating for the Eastern European communities.
What is it like Being an Undocumented Migrant and a Guest of Refugee Hosts?
Lockdown and living in the countryside By Ruth This is Ruth's story of the...
The reality of living in a Home Office Hotel
The plate in a Home Office hotel By Ruth Ruth writes of daily life in a Home...
Parallel lives? No, a world full of stories and connections.
A write-up of the book launch of Hear Our Stories
Ten Interesting Facts about Hear Our Stories
By Teresa Norman Fascinating facts about the anthology of migrant writings in...
Leda’s Story
Interview by Teresa Norman A story of an entrepreneurial Greek Cypriot family...
Review of an exhibition by the Ukrainian artist, Alina Potemska by Teresa Norman
"We need to proclaim and witness the truth." A quote from the Ukrainian artist...
Making the most of a tough situation, Tatiana from Ukraine shares her top tips
Tatiana Teryakhina from Ukraine gives her insights into life in London and...
Limbo (dir. Ben Sharrock, 2020) – searching for home in stillness and solitude.
‘Are you changing your sheets? Every week, Omar?’ Omar, a young Syrian...
Why cultural awareness matters and how to get it right
Adina Maglan writes about the importance of culturally aware and thoughtful...
Working for More Than Money
Making a change to move to a new country, can also lead to an exciting change...
Thinkpiece – On Stephen Vertovec’s “Superdiversity’’
Thinkpiece – On Stephen Vertovec’s “Superdiversity’’ A overview of the some of...
It’s Our Black History Month
Sharing the untold stories of how every day Black people made a real impact to...
An old newspaper
A winning entry in the TogetherintheUK story telling competition. Inspired by...
9 lives
A winning entry in the TogetherintheUK storytelling competition which tells...
Ocean out of whispers
A review of the beautifully crafted debut novel from Onjali Rauf, The Boy at...
Invisible Heroes
Read the award winning essay, Invisible Heroes, from TogetherintheUK’s...
The TogetherintheUK Awards
Discover the amazing winners of the TogetherintheUK 2021 Storytelling...
‘Born in the right country at the wrong time’: Refugee Tales III
TogetherintheUK is not a campaigning organisation but we do recognise the...
Love and solidarity in the West Midlands
A review of the creative and innovative My City 2021exhibition, a three year...
A conversation between Dayana and Teresa of TogetherintheUK
Dayana’s, a migrant from Columbia, shares her story of her path to a Tier Two...
Struggling for, struggling with “I”: on Jay Bernard’s ‘Poetry & I’
A review of the invigorating discussion on the 2021 BBC 4 popular radio...
‘Don’t make the mistake of thinking that you’re English’: review of Min Kym’s Gone: A Girl, A Violin, A Life Unstrung (published April 2017)
In Min Kym’s memoir, the author suggests the parallel between her own life and...
The Power of Poetry
Written together with Muna Alyusuf Poetry is a wonderful way of forming...
Running a Story Telling Competition
TGIUK shares the experience of developing and implementing a story telling...
Bringing Together Two Cultures; Spanglish
An Interview with Cristian Pedraza When you move to a new country and know you...
An Interview with Sunder Katwala – Part 2
The COVID lockdown resulted in a surge of digital connections but as one...
An interview with Sunder Katwala Part 1
A think tank and charity that sets itself apart by actively engaging with...
International Migrants Day, December 18th: Reflecting on 5 years of TogetherintheUK
On a significant day for migrants, TGIUK look over their progress since their...
Moving beyond ‘East and West’: An Interview with John Ho
The high quality of the UK education system is recognised globally and...
Celebrating Black History Month: Noha reviews ‘Rocks’
'Friendship as the beating heart': A review of 'Rocks' A review of the...
Friendship through Food
Celebrating the tapestry of friendship woven through the shared experience of...
Navigating Britain – e-Book Promotion
Presenting TGIUK’s first eBook; an anthology of migrant stories from finding...
Building the Foundations: An interview with Michele Bent on her parents’ story as Windrush migrants
By: Noha Choudhury A heart-warming story of two Windrush migrants who come to...
A British-born perspective on multiculturalism and migration
Three TGIUK volunteers give personal accounts on how and environment of...
How to tell a story that finds an audience: A workshop on storytelling by Martin Plaut
Join acclaimed storyteller Martin Plaut in a captivating workshop designed to...
Review of ‘British Bangladeshis’ in A Very British History: BBC programme
A deeply personal portrayal of the sacrifices and contributions of the...
Volunteering – A good route to your future
By Noha Choudhury Volunteering provides migrants with opportunities to foster...
From Aleppo to Telford
Delve into Nour’s experiences as she grapples with the intricacies of cultural...
Dentistry Journey – License to practice
Journey with Carolin as she shares her experience in transferring her...
Learning English
English proficiency is often a key factor in facilitating social integration...
Welcome Presents a warm welcome with Food, Film and Friendship’
Interview with Welcome Kitchen and Presents Discover how Welcome Presents, a...
Parenting in another culture: wishing you a very happy Mother’s Day
As we celebrate Mother’s Day, we acknowledge the strength and resilience of...
A Poem to celebrate International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience,...
What kindness makes possible
At a recent TGIUK joint event, many migrant stories were shared and amongst...
Learning from Making Migration Work
Learning about migration at the Making Migration Work Event on February 5th, a...
Interview with the entrepreneur: Bayo Adelaja
Migrants often have a strong drive to succeed, fuelled by their aspirations...
I was born here in England – by Richard Roach
Relish the striking images conveyed through the poetic skills of the young...
A joyful celebration of the contribution that migrants make to UK life
Meet two of the main sponsors of an event that celebrates and highlights the...
New Beginnings
Join us in a very personal reflection on the emotional journey migrants makes...
The vital importance of social connection – an interview with TimePeace
Interview with TimePeace. Photo from a TimePeace event Discover how one...