REFUGEE WEEK 2021

Writing and Me

To complete our Refugee Week 2021 program, we hear Hamida Khoder talking about when she first started writing short stories and what inspires her to write. 

REFUGEE WEEK 2021

My Pecan Pie Future

Mounira, a past learner at the Enfield Centre, talks about her baking skills, how she started baking and what she hopes to do in the future. 

REFUGEE WEEK 2021

Memories of Enfield & My Future: Tarek

In this episode, we hear from Tarek, a past student at the Enfield Centre, part of Leeds City College. Tarek talks about his progression at Enfield and why it was important for him to learn English. He also shares his good news of graduating from Bradford University and offers advice to other learners.  

REFUGEE WEEK 2021

Memories of Enfield & My Future: Ousmane

In this episode, we hear from Ousmane, a past ESOL student at the Enfield Centre, part of Leeds City College. Ousmane talks about what he did before coming to the Enfield Centre and the special memories he has from studying there. He also explains how his mentoring experience helped to change perceptions of refugees and he tells us about his future plans to become a politician in his home country. 

REFUGEE WEEK 2021

Memories of Enfield & My Future: Aram (part 2)

This is part 2 where Aram shares memories of studying at the Enfield Centre.  Aram also talks about what he went on to do when he left the Enfield Centre. 

REFUGEE WEEK 2021

Memories of Enfield & My Future: Aram (part 1)

In this episode, we hear from Aram, a past student at the Enfield Centre, part of Leeds City College. Aram tells us about the first time he came to study at the college and how he felt going to enrol and starting a new class.

REFUGEE WEEK 2021

Halaih, Ivone and Manel, Entry 2 learners at the Enfield Centre, discuss their experiences in the UK and what role their community and neighbourhood play in their lives. 

"In our culture...if we want to find another home, first we have to find our neighbour before the home. Find the neighbour before the home." Halaih

"In our country, we have a special relationship with our neighbours." Manel

"In our country, we stay at home with family, neighbours don't mix...they are very reserved." Ivone

REFUGEE WEEK 2021

A short story written by Hamida Khoder. Hamida won this year's ilearn creative writing short story competition at college for her poignant story called Nora and The War, and was invited to write a new story to read aloud on Radio ESOL for Refugee Week 2021. 

"I am really proud because I'm a refugee. My way wasn’t easy. I worked hard, I cried. I felt scared, but I didn’t give up. I don't think I am alone. I found kind people like my family who supported me and stayed with me and helped me to arrive here today."

Listen to Josephine talking about her struggles and challenges during lockdown. She talks about how lucky she felt, having family around her, and what lessons she learned during this time.  

Did Josephine enjoy lockdown?

What happened to Josephine just before lockdown?

What challenges did Josephine face during lockdown? 

What did Josephine miss during lockdown? 

What has lockdown taught Josephine? 

Listen to Salahaldein from Sudan, introducing himself and talking about coming to the UK. He also talks about some of the things he likes to do. 

When did Salahaldein leave his country? 

Where did he live for one year? 

What are his hobbies? 

What does he enjoy doing?