Remembering Ahmed Walid Sinno
The Migrateful family is overcome with grief as we mourn the loss of Ahmed, a beloved cornerstone of our community. His absence will be deeply felt by countless individuals, including his family, partner, and friends both near and far. Things had really come together for Ahmed in his final years:…
For Refugee Week 2019, Migrateful chefs share their stories of resilience and the power of food to rebuild lives
We invite you to explore the lives of six Migrateful chefs, seeking refuge in Britain Migrateful exists to empower and celebrate refugees and vulnerable migrants on their journey to integration by supporting them to run their own cookery classes. To mark Refugee Week some of our chefs would like to share their stories with you. These stories are at times not easy to read, some involving torture, shootings and emotional distress (trigger warning).…
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June 13, 2019
Iranian mother-daughter duo take London by storm, one spoon of saffron at a time
Elahe is delighted to have now taught the ‘mother cuisine’ to 600 adoring Londoners alongside her daughter Parastoo With 2500 years of saffron and rosewater scented history, Iranian cuisine has influenced cooking all over the globe - earning its reputation as the 'mother cuisine'. Those who have attended Elahe and…
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June 13, 2019
Lebanese wheelchair-user Ahmed shares life lessons on staying positive
Ahmed was shot during the war in Lebanon and will now use a wheelchair for life. He shares with us why he will never give up. Ahmed asked me, “What are you most scared of?” It was not a question I had thought about before. Finally I replied ‘I’m scared…
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June 13, 2019
Life in Limbo, Elizabeth’s eight year wait
Nigerian chef Elizabeth left behind a successful career in Nigeria to come to the UK to be with her sisters after her mother died. She found herself waiting for 8 years as an illegal immigrant unable to work or receive benefits "My name is Elizabeth and I am from Nigeria.…
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June 13, 2019
Birthday candles and tears: meeting Majeda in exile
Majeda was imprisoned by the Syrian government for helping to feed people whose homes had been bombed in the war. She managed to escape Syria and now uses food to continue her activism in exile. I first met Majeda a few weeks after she had arrived in the UK in 2017.…
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June 13, 2019
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