Dorsa, one of this year’s #RefugeeWeek Ambassadors, tells us about the emotional moment she found out she was going to the Paris Olympics as part of the 2024 Refugee Olympic Team.

When afro-fusion rapper MoYah looks back to the day he first arrived in Portugal having fled Mozambique, he recognises the experience means he can understand and support others who have experienced similar journeys.

MoYah is one of our 2025 #RefugeeWeek Ambassadors and empathy is his superpower.

Years after fleeing war and persecution in Côte d’Ivoire, Agnès still carries the memory of what she had to leave behind. But today, she fights for a better life for others who have had to go through similar experiences. Agnès is a #RefugeeWeek Ambassador and defiance is her superpower

Fatemah worked at the British Council in Afghanistan and was evacuated to the UK by the British government following the Taliban’s return to power. She's a 2025 #RefugeeWeek Ambassador, passionate activist for women’s rights, education and community development.

Advocacy is her superpower 🧡

As a trans woman growing up in Uganda, Amanda had to hide who she was to stay safe & avoid discrimination. After moving to the UK, she finally felt safe enough to live openly & express her true self. Resilience is Amanda’s superpower.

Amanda is one a #2025 RefugeeWeek Ambassador - watch her story

Awssan remembers the day he woke up to the sound of bombing in Yemen as a child. Following the outbreak of civil war in 1994, his family fled to the UK where he has lived since. Awssan is one of the 2025 #RefugeeWeek Ambassadors and storytelling is his superpower #CommunityAsASuperpower

Growing up in Syria, Douna was captivated by classic English women writers. Their stories inspired her activism & sparked a dream: to come to the UK & learn more about their culture. Douna is a #RefugeeWeek 2025 Ambassador & storytelling is her superpower #CommunityAsASuperpower