From Exploitation to Empowerment – Pakistan
Faizan was only 20 when he was lured by a human trafficker into chasing his dreams of living abroad – in France. He was asked to arrange Rs 490,000 (a little over €3000) for a guaranteed “entry” to France. Hailing from a poor farming family in a remote village of Pakistan’s border district Sialkot, Faizan, […]
Cueing Up Success – Pakistan
A POSITIVE FUTURE NOW LIES AHEAD OF MR SHAHID AFTER RETURNING TO PAKISTAN Some of the challenges facing Returnees to Pakistan are how they will generate an income and reconnect with their community. But help is on hand. BACKGROUND In 2006 Mr Shahid married a British citizen in Pakistan and in 2007, in search of […]
Tailoring his future – Pakistan
LADIES TAILORING SHOP IS NOW PROVIDING MR. AMJAD WITH A GOOD INCOME AND A POSITIVE FUTURE IN PAKISTAN After being nervous about his future in Pakistan, Mr. Amjad is now happy and earning a living which provides for his family. BACKGROUND Mr. Amjad was living below the poverty line in the outskirts of Rawalpindi with […]
Back to business – Nigeria
Thanks to IRARA’s support Anthony has been able to re-establish a profitable computer centre business, which has resulted in financial independence. Anthony, who had already returned to Nigeria in 2023, finds hope again through reintegration support. BACKGROUND Before migrating to the UK Anthony ran a computer business centre in Nigeria. He decided to relocate to […]