Media series spotlights Mokhles, in his own words
Mokhles Abdulghani is a mechatronics engineer and former refugee from Iraq who was living displaced in Jordan. He is sharing his family’s experience in the weeks and months after moving to Canada in “From Jordan to Morden,” a series documented in the Toronto Star.
Devastating impact of Beirut explosion on refugees
Update on the devastating impact of the Beirut explosion, COVID19 and the dire economic state of Lebanon on refugees, more than a month since the bomb.
House of Lords Debate Displaced Talent Visa in the UK
The House of Lords debate Amendment 31 to the EU Withdrawal Bill, which urges the government to create a Displaced Talent Visa in the UK.
A Displaced Talent Visa in the UK
We are proposing that a new Displaced Talent Visa pathway be created in the United Kingdom to level the playing field for refugees and other forcibly displaced people.
Engineer and former refugee family arrives in Canada as borders reopen
Mokhles and his family are the first TBB candidates to travel to a new home since global border closures began in March. They now live in Morden, Manitoba.
Deep dive into our labour mobility solution for refugees
Earlier this year we decided it was time to evaluate our pilot phase. The process has left our team feeling energized about scaling this solution to benefit hundreds of thousands of displaced people.
Canada sets bold mobility target for displaced talent
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marco Mendicino announced Canada will admit up to 500 principal applicants living in displacement to economic immigration pathways in the next two years.
The impact of COVID-19 on displaced professionals
The virus has created new vulnerabilities on already struggling populations, while significantly exacerbating existing ones.
World Refugee Day 2020: Every Action Counts
What if we could help millions of refugees and displaced people, simply by recognizing their skills? This is the question posed by Marina Brizar, TBB’s UK Director, on World Refugee Day.
Fadi: The email that changed my life
From the first meeting, I could tell that TBB was different. They didn’t ask me questions such as: “Are you in need of medical assistance?” or “Do you have a place to stay?”. Instead, they asked me what I could do.
Derar: My journey from Syria to Australia
Being refugees was not something we were used to. For many years we were accepting of refugees from all over the world. We never thought that we would one day be in the same position.
Anti-racist hiring practices and our collective responsibility in this moment
Racism affects who is recognized for their skills, who is hired, who can migrate, who is supported to thrive on the job, and who is permitted to live in peace and security.
Case study: Ibrahim
Ibrahim is one of 5.5 million Palestinian refugees in the Middle East. He registered with TBB in the hope of a different life for himself, his wife, and their future family.
Brothers reunited through labour mobility
Take a moment to share in the joy of Ali and Hussein—refugee brothers from Syria reunited on the other side of the world.
Talent Beyond Boundaries coronavirus response
Thanks to our committed funders, TBB will remain operational during this time—but our work will necessarily look a little different over the coming months.
Helping refugee women reclaim their lives and careers
Refugee women have skills and talents which can be their ticket out of displacement. But there are still so many barriers standing in their way.
Past, present, and back to the future
Co-Founder John Cameron reflects on the 12-month work anniversary of Talent Beyond Boundaries’ first ever refugee candidate.
TBB model could help a million displaced people
Our landmark report demonstrates how labour mobility could be a pathway to security and self-sufficiency for a million displaced people in the next decade.
Case study: Anas
Even as a child, Anas was fascinated with fixing things. His parents owned a plastics manufacturing company, and he planned to become an engineer and continue their legacy. But the war in Syria changed everything.
Case study: Fadi
Fadi was born in Lebanon, but his father’s disappearance left him without a way to prove his nationality or register his own birth. As a result, Fadi is stateless - a fact that has frustrated every aspect of his life.