New beginnings after near disaster – How emergency housing saved Ruslana and Illia

After a difficult start to life in the UK, Ruslana and her 16-year-old son Illia are now living in safety, having been given the tools and knowledge by RMC to live independent lives.

Remembering Ukraine: Three Years of Continued Resilience

On the 22nd February, the Refugee and Migrant Centre (RMC) and its partners brought people together at the Old Library in Digbeth to mark three years since the war in Ukraine began. RMC is the main Local Authority commissioned service delivering the Homes for Ukraine Scheme in Birmingham.

Employment Challenges for Newly Arrived Communities

The journey to employment is anything but straightforward for new arrivals. RMCs employment team have investigated two nationality specific employment projects to see what they are doing to support people to overcome barriers and become actively engaged in employment

Creativity Through Resilience

We launched the Modern Art Programme’s first exhibition, titled Creativity Through Resilience. During the launch, there was a Q&A session with Ukrainian artists who took part in the project

Ivanna’s story – Homes for Ukraine

Since August 2023, RMC have been delivering the full Homes for Ukraine contract on behalf of Birmingham City Council. Colin and Lucy were fantastic hosts who took in Ivanna and her 4 year old daughter.

Daria – The importance of community

Daria left behind her family, her husband and her life. “Maybe a month or two and then I’ll be back home.” she thought. A year later she has found a community that understands her in the UK.

Inesa – Living through war

Inesa volunteers for RMC, helping those who have been through so much. But she herself has experienced more than many of us ever will. In this powerful story, she shares what it really is like living through war.

Yelyzaveta – The War Must End

“I remember the night, I was living with my family…..we got a call…. they might attack the power station.” Not long after this Yelyzaveta (pronounced similarly to Elizabeth) packed her bags and left everyone and everything she knew behind as she left Ukraine to seek safety.

Peace Vigil for Ukraine

On Thursday 10th March at 6pm, the Refugee and Migrant Centre hosted a peace vigil in St. Peter’s Square, Wolverhampton, outside the Civic Centre.