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Refugee services true stories

Every year, we help thousands of refugees and asylum seekers adjust to a new life in a new country. Read their stories here.

Video diaries

Photo of a man and woman 1 © BRC/ Jonathan BanksYoung refugees tell their stories in a series of video diaries. Watch the films to find out why they left their home countries and what they think about life in the UK.

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Congo refugee builds new life in Glasgow

Photo of a woman 2 © BRC/ Claudia JankeThe Red Cross helped Aimee, a refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo, adjust to life in Scotland and regain contact with her family.

Read Aimee's incredible story

A new start for Aza

Photo of a young manWhen young refugee Aza fled to the UK, he found himself alone and disorientated – until the Red Cross stepped in and transformed his life.

Read Aza's story

Helping Alia build a new life

Aimee is reunited with her familyAfter fleeing torture and persecution in Eritrea, refugee Alia is building a new life in the UK with the help of the Red Cross.

Read Alia's story

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