Testimonials

I am so happy to have a job. I have applied for jobs and not even got an interview. I worked for the British Army in Afghanistan, and I couldn’t understand why I couldn’t even get an interview here. Working at the University is a great opportunity.

Tomorrow will be the last time I need to visit the food bank. Please thank everyone at Voices in Exile and yourself for all the support you have been providing through such a difficult time for my family. It has been a lifeline!

I came to the UK five years ago after fleeing conflict in my home country of Sudan. Voices in Exile have been supporting me here in Brighton. I go to their English classes, and they have helped me with applying for refugee status, getting a job, and helping me to reunite with my wife. I had to leave her behind in Sudan and I didn’t see her for more than five years. She recently got her visa to come to the UK after Voices provided immigration advice and support and now, finally, she is living here with me.

My wife joins Voices in Exile’s group activities. This helps her to feel confident, mentally better to spend time. Seeing her feeling better makes me feel good.

My caseworker introduced me to the Groups at Voices in Exile. This referral really changed my life in the UK developing my English, meet new people, and integration to society. I am getting free IT sessions through the group activities; this helped me get better on digital literacy.

Brighton was completely new to me and my family. VIE always supported us in every aspect, these interventions helped us feel more settled and increased integration to the society.