Talent Beyond Boundaries makes it possible for refugees to migrate for work with dignity and purpose.
Video: Millions of skilled people are forced to find refuge in places where they can’t work. We’re connecting employers with this hidden talent pool.
What we do
Connect employers with refugees
We match skilled refugees with companies in need of their skills. Employers gain valuable talent and displaced people have a chance to rebuild their careers and lives.
Open migration pathways
We work directly with governments to open skilled migration pathways for refugees that benefit individuals, family members, communities, and the economy.
Scale displaced talent mobility
We collaborate with others and share our learnings so that more people can access the pathways we’re opening and our model can be replicated around the world.
Results at a glance
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12
Number of countries to establish displaced talent visa programmes.
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130K+
Number of displaced job seekers supported to register themselves on the Talent Catalog.
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2.2K+
Number of people assisted to secure a migration solution through a displaced talent visa programme.
Where we work
TBB has offices in Jordan and Lebanon, where we work directly with displaced people. We also have an established presence in the UK, US, Canada, and Australia, where we help to administer government programmes for displaced talent.
The remainder of our team is spread out across the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America, as we work to open up displaced talent pathways globally.
If you’re interested in helping us expand into new source and destination countries, we’d love to hear from you.
Our talent pool
Approximately 130,000 skilled workers have registered on our online Talent Catalog.
This world-first database allows employers to access the talent that exists in refugee and displaced populations. Top professions represented include software developers, engineers, healthcare professionals, and skilled trade workers.
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“[Working for the NHS is a] win-win deal. They need me and I need a better future for myself… a quiet place far away from the noise, the bombs and the fighting.”
Khaled
Mental Health Nurse; Syrian refugee | Now living and working in the UK -
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“Canada’s tech industry is growing fast and we struggle to find good candidates. Refugees are trying to rebuild their lives. This is a win-win.”
Kris Braun
Former VP Engineering, Bonfire | Canada -
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"Being a refugee was always a problem for me. Now I’m recognised as an engineer in Australia and looking forward to many more successful years.”
Maya
Civil Engineer; Palestinian refugee | Now living and working in Australia -
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"We get access to great people, with new and diverse perspectives, helping us to achieve more for our clients and users."
Andrew Walsh
CEO, Iress | Australia/UK -
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"Refugees and stateless people don't just want to survive; we want to thrive. We have dreams and skills and plans for our future."
Fadi
Management Consultant; stateless in Lebanon | Now living and working in Australia -
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“To be able to recruit internationally amongst the refugee people of the world; it's just a no-brainer.”
Leigh Hardingham
Former GM Inclusion & Social Procurement, John Holland | Australia -
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“When the crisis [in Syria] started, all my dreams were destroyed. My dreams are relaunched now.”
Mohammed
Software Engineer; Syrian refugee | Now living and working in Canada -
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"This is an effective way to hire amazingly qualified candidates when brave new solutions are needed. We are delighted to be involved.”
Lisa M. Smith
CEO, Glen Haven Manor | Canada -
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“The day I learned that I got the [job] offer… it’s like someone is in a deep well, and you throw a rope for him.”
Khalaf
Software Engineer; Syrian refugee | Now living and working in the UK -
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“The decision to hire Ali was really based on his skills. We were hoping to resolve our labour shortage, but also contribute to that humanitarian aspect.”
Wayne Shaw
GM, Harvey Industries Group | Australia -
![Young woman wearing a white hijab and a denim jacket sitting outside at a wooden table with a laptop, notebooks, and pens, smiling at the camera, with a cityscape in the background.]()
“Life was hard. I couldn't work legally and had no rights. With TBB's support, I have secured a job in Australia. This is like a bright hope in the dark.”
Sarya
Software Engineer; Syrian refugee | Now living and working in Australia -
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“Since I came to Canada, everything has changed. I feel like I’m born again. I will not worry about my son’s future anymore.”
Anas
Tool & Die Maker; Syrian refugee | Now living and working in Canada -
![A man with a beard and short dark hair smiling, standing outdoors near a body of water with trees in the background, on a sunny day.]()
“I'm a Palestinian refugee - so I don't have the right to work as a physiotherapist in Lebanon. The move to Australia was like a lifeline thrown to me.”
Osama
Physiotherapist; Palestinian refugee | Now living and working in Australia
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