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Last year, Jake shared his story for Anti-Slavery Day on 18 October. One year on, we caught up with him to find out what he’s been up to and how things have changed.

Today marks Anti-Slavery Day, 18 October, a day established by the Anti-Slavery Day Act in 2010 to raise awareness of modern slavery, human trafficking and forced labour, and to prompt action from governments, businesses and communities.

Omar* was recruited to work in the UK as a carer. He describes driving carers and caring for clients from 6am to 10pm, seven days a week, with no breaks.

We had an unexpected visitor at Belfast City Airport today... Gabby Logan! 👋💜

We’re currently hiring a Trusts & Foundations Coordinator to join our Income and Partnerships team (homebased).

Dai* grew up in an orphanage in Vietnam. At 14, men promised restaurant work in China, but he was flown to Angola and put to work in an enclosed factory compound, loading frozen processed food onto trucks.

On Monday, as part of Anti-Slavery Week, we were delighted to join the Department of Justice NI and Belfast & Lisburn Women’s Aid at Belfast International Airport, raising awareness of modern slavery and human trafficking. 💜

🏆 We are delighted to share that our very own Gemma Humphrey and the Modern Slavery Lived Experience Advisory Panel (LEAP) have won the Anti-Slavery Day Award for Empowering Survivor Voices!

“You don’t see the strings, do you?” – Ilja Ilja’s story. *Based on real events. Voiced by a professional actor.

Last week, in the lead-up to Anti-Slavery Week, our Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking team in Northern Ireland organised a private screening of Everybody to Kenmure Street.

📢 Last chance to sign up! Anti-Slavery Week 2026 starts today, and this afternoon we’re hosting an interactive webinar exploring the work of our Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking team in Northern Ireland.

Modern slavery is too complex for any one organisation to tackle alone. That’s why collaboration matters 🤝

📢 A quick reminder – our Anti-Slavery Week webinar is this Monday! Anti-Slavery Week 2026 runs from 12–18 October, so start the week by learning more about the work of our Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking team in Northern Ireland.

At Migrant Help, we’re committed not only to supporting vulnerable adults and people who have experienced exploitation, but also to equipping everyone with the knowledge needed to identify and prevent it.

At a time when migration is often discussed in terms of division, this film tells a different story. In North Devon, a group of girls who have fled conflict and persecution in Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran and Syria are learning to surf as they rebuild their lives and overcome trauma.

The refugee girls from Afghanistan and Iraq who escaped the Taliban learn to surf Devon waves

The Mirror's new 'Island of Strangers' film tells the story of a group of girls who have all fled war and terror in Iran, Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan learning to surf – as a way to overcome…

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Every person deserves the chance to rebuild their lives and build towards a bright future. This inspiring story shows what can happen when refugees and people seeking asylum are given the support, opportunities and stability they need to thrive.

Ukrainian refugee teen’s aviation dream takes flight in Scotland

Aspiring aircraft engineer Dmytro Miskov, 14, got hands-on experience during a day with mechanics at Loganair

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Anti‑Slavery Week 2026 runs from 12–18 October 2026, so start the week by learning more about the work of our Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking team in Northern Ireland.

Yesterday, we had the opportunity to highlight some of the incredible work being done across the modern slavery support sector during our first Connecting the Sector event in Scotland. With a focus on ‘Reducing Exploitation’, it was a truly meaningful and impactful event.

Together with Just Good Work, we’ve developed a portal for people seeking asylum, refugees, and migrant workers to learn about work and life in the UK. It now supports 11 languages, making it even more accessible for those who need it most.

Our thoughts and deepest sympathies go out to those who lost their lives, those who were injured, and all those affected by this morning's Channel crossing tragedy.

Food, friendship and community. 💜 A refugee supper club in Islington has been praised as a "blueprint" for churches across London.

Refugee supper club hailed as model for churches across London

Reverend Rod Green, Bishop of Stepney, said the Haven Supper Club in Islington is a 'blueprint' for churches across London.

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We're currently hiring a Regional Manager to join our Trafficking and Exploitation Survivors' Service (TESS) in Scotland (Glasgow and Paisley, hybrid).

We were incredibly proud and delighted to have five finalists recognised at this year’s Third Sector Awards in the following categories: Volunteer Team of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Frontline Team of the Year, and Unsung Hero (with two nominations).

We're currently hiring a Director of Technology, Innovation and Insight to join our Technology, Innovation and Insight team (homebased) on a permanent contract.

Every day, our incredible community of supporters provides practical help to people seeking safety as they rebuild their lives in the UK through our Hope Exchange.

We support you in many practical ways. We help you apply for asylum support, including housing and financial assistance. If you’re having problems with your accommodation or payment card, we can report them and help get them resolved.

💜 Working together creates better services. Co-production is about working as equals with people who have lived experience, ensuring their voices help shape services, research and policies. This leads to better, more effective services informed by those who know what works best.

Want to take on one of the UK's most fun fundraising challenges? We've got you covered! 🎉🏃 We still have charity places available for a range of Inflatable events, and we'd love to have you on our team.