Ahmed’s Art Therapy Story
Ahmed's journey, marked by resilience and the transformative power of art, inspires young people at Baca to thrive.
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Here’s the latest from Baca. We hope these stories inspire and motivate you to get involved with our work at Baca, and to do what you can to welcome child refugees. Due to the nature of our work, the names used in our stories our not our young people's real names, to protect their identities.
Isaiah’s Class Assistants Story
Helping others, especially those who are struggling, is something Isaiah has always liked to do.
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Leon’s Residential Cover Volunteer Story
Volunteering at Baca is a humbling and rewarding experience, witnessing the resilience and kindness of young refugees and inspiring philanthropic ambitions.
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Mazar’s story
Mazar's return to Baca College demonstrates the lasting impact of education, inspiring others to learn and thrive.
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Kelly’s intern story
Internship at Baca: A transformative experience, igniting my passion for a meaningful career.
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All Together We Are Stronger
An exhibition featuring artwork inspired by injera celebrates the culture and community of young refugees at Baca.
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Sharing Stories and Recipes from Home
In October 2022, our celebration showcased a tantalizing array of dishes from all over the world, cooked by our young people, that caught the attention of Culture Leicestershire. Intrigued by the flavours cherished by our young people, they reached out to us, sparking an inspiring initiative to share these delicious foods with the wider community by creating a Baca recipe book.
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Statement on the Passing of the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill
The passing of the Rwanda Bill significantly erodes access to refugee rights and protection in the UK. This law affects people, including children who have been forced to flee their homes because of war, trafficking and persecution.
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Volunteer Dave’s Dedication: Running to Empower Baca’s Young People
We all need help and support. Some of us much more than others. I had entered a 10km race around the lovely Carsington Water in Derbyshire. I was running on behalf of Baca – a charity which provides homes, support and help for young refugees.
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Statement in Response to Far Right Violence
Baca is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of three young girls in Southport, and we stand in solidarity with Southport communities as they reconcile with this heartbreaking tragedy.
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Wet Around the Fringes
In mid-2023, long-term Baca supporter Oliver embarked on an 870-mile walk along the Welsh Coast Path, climbing 93,000 feet, as both a personal adventure and a way to raise money for Baca and the RNLI.
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Abed's Kabuli Pilau Story
When I came to the UK, I wanted to learn how to cook. At the beginning, cooking was hard for me. Every time I cooked my residential support worker helped me. Now we have this book, we can teach each other at Baca.
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The 2024 Riots Six Months On: A Conversation with Ibrahim
Baca young person Ibrahim who moved onto independence in December 2024 came back to Baca to share his thoughts on the far-right riots in 2024. In the conversation he reveals his story, his feelings and what he believes can be done to bring communities together to create a better understanding of people seeking safety.
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Raahim's Story
They took me here to Baca and then I started a new life. When I first arrived at Baca, I was happy because my only goal was just to go somewhere, start education and do my studies.
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