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We recommend watching some powerful films made by unaccompanied asylum seeking young people in U.K. with the Uprising part of the Surviving to Thriving project. Rebecca, our UASC Liasion Worker writes, “The ones I have seen (“prejudice” and “loneliness”) speak very clearly of young people’s experiences here. The films are made to be shown freely and so please share!

I found them by going to YouTube and searching #survivingtothriving.”

Refugee Boy by Benjamin Zephaniah
Written suitable for older teenagers, a good introduction to refugee issues in the UK

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Also an excellent film, a fascinating insight into life in Afghanistan under the Taleban

A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
Focuses on the life of women in Afghanistan before 9/11

The Other Hand by Chris Cleave
A gripping, and chilling story set in Yarlswood, London and Nigeria

The Boy at the Back of the Class by Onjali Q Rauf
A refugee child joins a school and a boy goes out of his way to welcome him. A story book suitable for junior school children

The Silence Seeker by Ben Morley
A thought- provoking younger children’s picture story book

In This World – Michael Winterbottom film
Follows two unaccompanied youngsters on their journey to the UK

Sitting in Limbo – Currently (June 2020) available to watch on BBC iplayer
Recommended watch by our women’s worker

• An article from the ‘Guardian’ focusing on Afghan boys who have fled to Europe
• A clip explaining international migration
• Here is an image showing the size of Africa

If you have any other books or resources you recommend, please let us know.