Syria
Ryad Alsous had to leave his 500 beehives behind when he fled Syria over fears for his safety as civil war descended under the hand of President Assad. Now, relocated in Huddersfield, Ryad has been able to gain a new lease of life with a beehive gifted to him and is now giving to refugees a token of hope by teaching them to have their own beehives, building the colonies of Britain’s black bees.
The Mail on Sunday reported that Jack Letts – a dual British and Canadian national – has had his UK citizenship revoked.
Jamal Hijazi fled violence in Syria only to have to move again after bullying at school. But he’s determined to fulfil his dreams.
John Letts and Sally Lane tried to send money to their son after he travelled to Syria at the age of 18.
When watching images of refugees desperately trying to reach Europe, Chernise Neo knew that her twin passions of baking and helping others could work in tandem. Opening up the Proof Bakery, Chernise now offers a way for refugee women to integrate into British life and to give a sense of purpose.
Schools rejected me because of my 'refugee' label and teachers said my skills were limited – but I proved myself and am on my way to being the first female Syrian refugee pilot.
Nicola Benyahia’s son Rasheed was radicalised and went to fight for Islamic State. Rasheed died in combat in Syria and Nicola now works with families in Birmingham and across the UK to stop others suffering the same fate as her family and working on the signs to stop people from becoming radicalised.
By delivering cake through Ramadan, Arusa is among those helping raise millions for refugees.
While Ramadan inspires us to be the best that we can we be, to show compassion and love for all – let’s hope, in this holy month, innocent people are finally put first
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