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There is something new to learn every day

Mariko's story: There is something new to learn every day My name is Mariko Hayashi. I am 25. I was born in a small town in south of Japan. I currently live in Peckham, South East London. I came to the UK almost 7 years ago to study at university. I love being in London because it always make me feel connected to the whole world. I enjoy meeting people from all over the world and finding out about their country, culture and lives. There is something new to learn…

Mariko's story: There is something new to learn every day My name is Mariko Hayashi. I am 25. I was born in a small town in south of Japan. I…

I will forgive the people who tortured me

Efat Mahbaz was born in 1958 in the city of Langerood in Iran. Langerood, near the Caspian Sea, is famous for two staple items of a Persian's diet - rice and tea, and alongside other northern cities in Iran, it has more equality between men and women. Efat spent a predominant part of her childhood in this city which has a beautiful river flowing through it. Her love for being near water comes from this time in her life. As a child, she says "I was treated as an equal…

Efat Mahbaz was born in 1958 in the city of Langerood in Iran. Langerood, near the Caspian Sea, is famous for two staple items of a Persian's diet - rice…

Immigration - a window of hope and a door of death

Maybe the recent crisis in Lampedusa, Italy and the drowning of hundreds of migrants from Ethiopia and Somali will force the world to confront the terrible tragedy and complicated issues, including those both legal and humanitarian, that the refugee question presents. This is a matter of national and international legislation, and one that affects us all. The floating bodies in Italy in October brings the subject to the surface again and this crisis is spreading all over the world. Who is migrating? Where do they come from and where are…

Maybe the recent crisis in Lampedusa, Italy and the drowning of hundreds of migrants from Ethiopia and Somali will force the world to confront the terrible tragedy and complicated issues,…

The scene I could never erase from my memory

Gealass Al Khalifa was born in 1951 Kirkuk, the richest city in the world for oil. Kirkuk in northern Iraq was also known for the outstanding beauty of its surrounding towns and villages. The beautiful nature, the smell of the roses, the water falls, the sparkling streams with bright stones and clear water, all this nurtured Gealass’s creativity and love for beauty which she has later articulated in words. With her four sisters and a brother, Gealass grew up in a house always full of people from all walks of…

Gealass Al Khalifa was born in 1951 Kirkuk, the richest city in the world for oil. Kirkuk in northern Iraq was also known for the outstanding beauty of its surrounding…

Nana's story

Na Yang, known as ‘Nana,’ works for London Huayu, a charity working tirelessly to promote equal opportunities and good race relations between racial groups. Originally from China, Nana, has been in the UK for 6 years. Even as a student, she volunteered at London Huayu as this is a charity she really believes in. After graduation, she was fortunate enough to be able to continue her work at London Huayu and is now actively working on a project funded by the Trust For London as an Outreach Worker. Her primary…

Na Yang, known as ‘Nana,’ works for London Huayu, a charity working tirelessly to promote equal opportunities and good race relations between racial groups. Originally from China, Nana, has been…

Sofi's story

I immigrated to the UK from Zimbabwe in 2001. After a month, I found a job in a care home for people with neurological disorders. I worked in the caring profession for nine years and loved working with the people I looked after. These clients trusted me and brought me much joy. I felt part of a family. This happiness came to an end suddenly as I was arrested because I was working without the correct papers. I spent a year in prison. When I left prison, I found myself…

I immigrated to the UK from Zimbabwe in 2001. After a month, I found a job in a care home for people with neurological disorders. I worked in the caring…

Immigration - A window of hope and a door of death

Maybe the crisis in Lampedusa, Italy, and the drowning of hundreds of migrants from Ethiopia and Somalia, will force the world to confront the terrible tragedy and complicated issues, both legal and humanitarian, that the refugee question presents. This is a matter of national and international legislation, and one that affects us all. The floating bodies in Italy in October 2013 brings the subject to the surface again and this crisis is spreading all over the world. Who is migrating? Where do they come from and where are they going?…

Maybe the crisis in Lampedusa, Italy, and the drowning of hundreds of migrants from Ethiopia and Somalia, will force the world to confront the terrible tragedy and complicated issues, both…

Mahdi Bahrami – Football Coach, Glasgow

To be honest, at first, I wasn’t a footballer; I was a hyperactive street fighter boy! I am an only child. My dad passed away when I was very young and my mum brought me up on her own. We weren’t a wealthy family but we had an easy and happy life. My background is in football, and in Iran I played at three different levels of national youth team. I was very lucky to be sent to Glasgow because Glasgow is a city of football. I was looking to…

To be honest, at first, I wasn’t a footballer; I was a hyperactive street fighter boy! I am an only child. My dad passed away when I was very young…

Hing Fung Teh – Tai Chi Instructor, Kirkintilloch

I was born in Malaysia, of Chinese ancestry. I came to the UK in 1973 as an accountancy student studying for ACCA in Birmingham Polytechnic. I felt a lot of excitement and had many expectations on my arrival to this foreign country, especially of seeing real snow. On one of my many trips around the country I met my future husband, Leong, in Glasgow. We have been married for 37 years now and have two grown up children, Han and Ying. We have lived in Kirkintilloch for the last 28…

I was born in Malaysia, of Chinese ancestry. I came to the UK in 1973 as an accountancy student studying for ACCA in Birmingham Polytechnic. I felt a lot of…

Gealass’ story: The scene I could never erase from my memory

Gealass Al Khalifa was born in 1951 Kirkuk, the richest city in the world for oil. Kirkuk in northern Iraq was also known for the outstanding beauty of its surrounding towns and villages. The beautiful nature, the smell of the roses, the water falls, the sparkling streams with bright stones and clear water, all this nurtured Gealass’s creativity and love for beauty which she has later articulated in words. Gealass with her four sisters and a brother grew up in a house, which was always full of people from all…

Gealass Al Khalifa was born in 1951 Kirkuk, the richest city in the world for oil. Kirkuk in northern Iraq was also known for the outstanding beauty of its surrounding…

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There is something new to learn every day

Mariko's story: There is something new to learn every day My name is Mariko Hayashi. I am 25. I was born in a small town in south of Japan. I…

I will forgive the people who tortured me

Efat Mahbaz was born in 1958 in the city of Langerood in Iran. Langerood, near the Caspian Sea, is famous for two staple items of a Persian's diet - rice…

Immigration - a window of hope and a door of death

Maybe the recent crisis in Lampedusa, Italy and the drowning of hundreds of migrants from Ethiopia and Somali will force the world to confront the terrible tragedy and complicated issues,…

The scene I could never erase from my memory

Gealass Al Khalifa was born in 1951 Kirkuk, the richest city in the world for oil. Kirkuk in northern Iraq was also known for the outstanding beauty of its surrounding…

Nana's story

Na Yang, known as ‘Nana,’ works for London Huayu, a charity working tirelessly to promote equal opportunities and good race relations between racial groups. Originally from China, Nana, has been…

Sofi's story

I immigrated to the UK from Zimbabwe in 2001. After a month, I found a job in a care home for people with neurological disorders. I worked in the caring…

Immigration - A window of hope and a door of death

Maybe the crisis in Lampedusa, Italy, and the drowning of hundreds of migrants from Ethiopia and Somalia, will force the world to confront the terrible tragedy and complicated issues, both…

Mahdi Bahrami – Football Coach, Glasgow

To be honest, at first, I wasn’t a footballer; I was a hyperactive street fighter boy! I am an only child. My dad passed away when I was very young…

Hing Fung Teh – Tai Chi Instructor, Kirkintilloch

I was born in Malaysia, of Chinese ancestry. I came to the UK in 1973 as an accountancy student studying for ACCA in Birmingham Polytechnic. I felt a lot of…

Gealass’ story: The scene I could never erase from my memory

Gealass Al Khalifa was born in 1951 Kirkuk, the richest city in the world for oil. Kirkuk in northern Iraq was also known for the outstanding beauty of its surrounding…

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