Hamza worked for the British Army in Afghanistan. He had to flee when the Taliban took over in August 2021. Here’s his story.
Read MoreMum-to-be Nicky shares honestly about what inspired her to help raise money for refugee mums.
Read MoreReflections on our children’s holiday club — a week of fun activities for refugee and asylum seeker children.
Read MoreUpbeat Communities are proud to be recipients of a Beacon of Hope Award, presented by CBE Lord-Lieutenant of Derbyshire, Elizabeth Fothergill.
Read MoreHead of Fundraising, Vicki Offin, reflects on our very first Walk for Welcome, and what she learned by hearing the stories of our refugee friends.
Read MoreElliot looks back at our time on Zoom, including the many wonderful participants who joined us from across the country…
Read MoreNext week, we’re celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of those seeking refuge in the UK.
Read MoreOur placement student, Caroline Msimanga, is studying for a Master’s in Social Work at the University of Derby. Here, she shares her first impressions of starting her placement with Upbeat Communities.
Read MoreUpbeat Finance Manager Louise on finding hope in difficult times — and sharing it with those who need it most.
Read MoreThree Upbeat volunteers share what our women’s work has looked like since the pandemic began.
Read MoreFrom The Repair Shop to Dr Pimple Popper, Elliot shares how the stories of restoration gracing our TV screens can inspire us to help others.
Read MoreOur CEO, Andrew Jackson, reflects on 2020 and shares his dreams for Upbeat Communities in 2021. Part one of two blog posts.
Read MoreThis Christmas won’t be what many of us wanted. But what can it teach us about the experiences of those seeking sanctuary? Ruth explores…
Read MoreAward-winning collage artist and long-term supporter of Upbeat Communities, Giles Davies, tells the story behind the stunning piece he created for our 15th anniversary.
Read MoreThis time last year, most of us had never considered the concept of a ‘virtual race’, let alone taken part in one. Read how April, Izzie and Ruth found the experience of running the virtual Derby 10K last month.
Read MoreOur CEO, Andrew Jackson, shares his response to the recent tragedies that have taken place in the English Channel.
Read MoreRuth describes the challenging and inspiring moments of working with Syrian families on their resettlement journey over the last few months.
Read MoreElliot shares his thoughts on new Netflix series, ‘Stateless’, and prompts us to ask the question, ‘how can we make a difference to the experiences of refugees and asylum seekers?’
Read MoreRead Don’s reflections on volunteering during lockdown…
Read MoreRead and watch Sam’s powerful summary of the ways Upbeat has touched his life and so many others’.
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