Research Finds That Migrateful Cookery Classes Are Dispelling Misconceptions About Migration

In 2022, Migrateful commissioned independent research to understand how successful its model is in promoting integration and belonging between migrant and host communities. Migrateful's Founder Jess shares the findings.
Migrateful blog, Resources
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January 26, 2024
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Migrateful participants in London Cookery Class walking down a street.

Are boats to blame for the UK’s record net migration figures? Migrateful’s Founder responds to the Farage Show

Migrateful’s Founder Jess Thompson was asked to appear on the Nigel Farage show to talk about net migration figures hitting a record high. She turned the opportunity down but decided to write this blog post instead which explains why net migration to the UK is the highest on record, why…
UK Commentary
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November 23, 2023
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In a London Cookery Class, an elegant black woman wearing a turban showcases her culinary skills, while another woman, with a pipe in hand, observes and learns. Migrateful

Migrateful Chefs Salute their Sisters this Black History Month

From civil rights activist, poet & author Maya Angelou to Ndaté Yalla Mbodj - a 19th-century Senegalese queen who fought against French colonisation - Migrateful chefs salute their sisters!
Resources
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October 19, 2023
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A group of Migrateful participants standing outside of Birkbeck, London Cookery Class.
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Impact of UK’s New Immigration Plan to Crack Down on Students & Families

Brexit has signalled a new trend in the UK's approach to immigration, and the recent change of administration has done little to alter this roadmap. This increasing drive to stop immigration into the UK just reached new heights with the most recent proposal, presented by Home Secretary Suella Braverman, which…
UK Commentary
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March 7, 2023
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A destroyed car sits on a now barren road. Photo credits: Mehdi Shojaeian/Wikimedia Commons

Lebanon after the Beirut Explosion

n the early days of August 2020, after years of improper fertiliser storage, Warehouse 12 in Lebanon’s port of Beirut exploded. Over two years later, the aftermath of that fateful August day remains remembered in the hearts and minds of people everywhere.
Global Conflicts
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December 8, 2022
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March 8, 2024

‘Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea’

Today on International Women’s Day, Migrateful’s Founder Jess reflects on the role that UK immigration policy plays in producing vulnerability in migrant women and why this needs to end. Her…
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January 26, 2024

Research Finds That Migrateful Cookery Classes Are Dispelling Misconceptions About Migration

In 2022, Migrateful commissioned independent research to understand how successful its model is in promoting integration and belonging between migrant and host communities. Migrateful's Founder Jess shares the findings.
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September 13, 2022

Announcing our new Interim CEO: Vickie Wambura!

Migrateful announces Vickie Wambura as Interim CEO whilst founder Jess Thompson begins Masters in Migration & Public Policy.
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July 22, 2022

Training Classes for the London class of 2022

10 new amazing chefs. 10 new menus to choose from. Our new cohort of London chefs has just graduated and it's our pride and joy to invite you to their…
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A chef's hat and rolling pin on a wooden table at a London Cookery Class with Migrateful.
Migrateful blog
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July 15, 2022

We’re having a summer break!

Just for the month of August. Our regular in-person and online classes will resume in September 2022. We can call it a holiday for our soul (though an actual holiday…
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Abdul's Khichri from the Migrateful Cookery Class with attendees from the Migration Museum
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February 4, 2021

Migrateful Meets Abdul: Interview with Iran-born refugee Chef

Migrateful Founder Jess interviews Abdul, an Iran-born refugee from Afghanistan. He shares his story as a chef, TV producer, business owner and integration officer.​
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