Our voices 1 October 2020 Tall Stories – Autumn 2020 This autumn we are running a series of writing workshops for our members with Ruhksana Ahmad, playwright, in partnership with the Royal Literary Fund. This is a great opportunity for…
Our voices 30 May 2019 The impact of community: a personal perspective When I started at Room to Heal, I was struck by how much presence each person in the community seemed to have whilst the community as a whole seemed to have this palpable compassionate humanity of its own.
Our voices 21 December 2017 Thank you from Ahmed This is Ahmed, he is a refugee, a musician, and many other things. Ahmed was tortured for writing protest songs. He was forced to leave his family and flee to…
Our voices 2 May 2017 Ten years at Room To Heal Mark Fish, our founder on a decade at Room to Heal What motivates you personally to work at Room to Heal? I think we’ve managed to create a therapeutic community…
Our voices 28 April 2017 Michael’s Story- Now We Are Here at the Young Vic I like the theatre. It’s something I know communicates something to everyone. I got involved in the Young Vic through another group. I went to a session, and they asked…
Our voices 28 April 2017 Solidarity not Charity During my time as a volunteer here, I’ve been overwhelmed with the unique and valuable work of Room to Heal. Our work may not be considered to be at the…
Our voices 28 April 2017 Bridget takes on the world of coding Bridget speaks about ‘Code your Future’ a computer programming course for asylum seekers and refugees I recently got my papers. People say that it’s all fine as soon as you…
Our voices 17 October 2014 Michael’s journey I begin my day at the shelter with no plans or, if I have an appointment, wondering how I will even pay for my travel there, as I do not…
Our voices 30 July 2013 The rise of the balloons During one of Room to Heal’s beautiful Norfolk retreats in the summer of 2013, a handful of members took the time to reflect on the past, on their time at…
Our voices 12 September 2011 Laughing and crying Thomas came to the men’s support group, introduced himself and was welcomed into the group. The other men told him a little about themselves and their history and how they…
Our voices 11 September 2011 Ben’s story Ben is 32 and from Uganda. He was born in a region where a bitter civil war has been waging for decades. Ben was among the fortunate few who managed…
