training for the refugee, youth and creative sectors

We are passionate about changing the conversation about how we include, support and listen to refugee young people. Our trainers, who came to the UK themselves as unaccompanied minors, want those younger than them to experience the Care, Education and Legal systems in the most positive and dignified way possible. So, we believe any conversations about refugee youth need to have refugee youth at the centre.

We offer fun, interactive and engaging training and workshops to social workers, social work students, key workers, teachers, mentors, journalists and other professionals working with refugee youth communities. The workshops are informative and dynamic and aim to listen differently to refugee young people.

Our workshops use creative approaches, but (unless you request!) we won’t make you do lots of acting. No drama experience is required, just a willingness to reflect on your professional practice.

Examples of who we have delivered training workshops for include Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea, and Westminster Local Authorities; Havering Local Authority; Protein Dance; University of East London; TRON, Liverpool Biennial, NASSEA and various others.

Here are what some of our attendees have said:

‘Having Syed and Tewodros share their experience has been invaluable’

‘It has been great to reflect on our practice and gain such valuable insight into their experiences’

‘I learnt the difference between a social worker and a good social worker’

‘I found it very profound, helpful and an insight into my students’ world. This will help me professionally to develop a more holistic and inclusive teaching practice’

‘The involvement of Syed made the workshop refreshing, reflective, empowering and provocative’

We are based in London but able to travel around the UK. Please get in touch for a quote.