The Kind Place: Series 2: We Are VOICES

Series 2: We are VOICES

An audio series produced by refugees and people seeking asylum in the UK.Made by the VOICES Network in collaboration with the British Red Cross and supported by players of People's Postcode Lottery.

Introducing Series 2: We are VOICES

An introduction to the process and people behind We are VOICES.

EP1 We are VOICES: Small Heavens

How do you find connection and support when you’ve left everything behind, and your freedom is restricted?In Episode 1, meet Diamond and ريما - Rima.Diamond explores her dream of true love, a safe home and freedom through her love of animals.ريما - Rima shares how the uncertainty of her life as an asylum seeker stops her from connecting with others and feeling like her true self.We are VOICES was made by the VOICES Network, in collaboration with the British Red Cross and supported by players of People's Postcode Lottery. This episode was produced by Diamond and Zaina AljummaThe We are VOICES producers are Ngozi Loice Benjamin-Anyawueze, Tanu, Zaina Aljumma, Diamond, Carlos Ibarra-Rivadeneira, Annie Karuimbo, Niloha Rangel, Zain Hafeez, Alvina Tamara ChibhamuThe series producers are Bridey Addison-Child and Jude Shapiro. The participation producer is Jessica Moser.

EP2 We are VOICES: Every step on the ground

What does is mean to flee from your home and face a dangerous journey to safety?In Episode 2, Niloha is interviewed by Annie. Niloha shares how she was forced to leave Venezuela and her life as a doctor, in search of safety in the UK.Also hear how the government's proposed Borders Bill would change how asylum seeker's claims are judged, and reduce protection for people seeking safety in the UK. We are VOICES was made by the VOICES Network, in collaboration with the British Red Cross and supported by players of People's Postcode Lottery.This episode was produced by Annie Karuimbo and Niloha Rangel. The We are VOICES producers are Ngozi Loice Benjamin-Anyawueze, Tanu, Zaina Aljumma, Diamond, Carlos Ibarra-Rivadeneira, Annie Karuimbo, Niloha Rangel, Zain Hafeez, Alvina Tamara ChibhamuThe series producers are Bridey Addison-Child and Jude Shapiro. The participation producer is Jessica Moser.

EP3 We are VOICES: I dreamt I saw her

How do you support your family when the system is keeping you apart?A single mother living in Glasgow, Alvina Chibhamu, investigates how families are affected by the asylum system. She interviews Mada, a refugee from Syria, about caring for her children through the family reunion process. Alvina also talks with policy expert Sohini who explains how the proposed Borders Bill will threaten safe routes to family reunion in the UK.We are VOICES was made by the VOICES Network, in collaboration with the British Red Cross and supported by players of People's Postcode Lottery.This episode was produced by Alvina Chibhamu. The We are VOICES producers are Ngozi Loice Benjamin-Anyawueze, Tanu, Zaina Aljumma, Diamond, Carlos Ibarra-Rivadeneira, Annie Karuimbo, Niloha Rangel, Zain Hafeez, Alvina Tamara ChibhamuThe series producers are Bridey Addison-Child and Jude Shapiro. The participation producer is Jessica Moser.