Refugee Access to Technology During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Reading Time: 3 minutes     By Katy Cottrell, Sona Circle During the Covid-19 pandemic, many of us have felt grateful for the digital world which has helped us stay in touch with loved ones, informed with important information and constantly entertained. However, recent research from Breaking Barriers has highlighted the discrepancy in digital access between refugees living in […]

Refugees Impact on the Tech Industry

Reading Time: 3 minutes   by Katie McAdam, Sona Circle In the 21st century, technology is present in all facets of our lives. The tech industry has become one of the most lucrative sectors in our economy and is home to some of the world’s most successful firms. From Silicon Valley to bedroom studios, refugees have and continue to […]

Six Apps that Support Refugees in the UK

Reading Time: 2 minutes     by Zoe Allen, Sona Circle In the technological age, mobile apps have become an adaptable and efficient way to share information, create communities and connections, and support refugees. We’ve put together a list of six great apps that support refugees, both directly and indirectly, in the UK. Most of these apps can also […]

Global Connectivity and Today’s Refugees

Reading Time: 3 minutes     by Katy Cottrell, Sona Circle In the past, refugees have often been perceived as isolated individuals, struggling to become fully integrated and to understand the culture of their host country. Although refugees still face various barriers to integration, globalisation and developments in technology have given refugees more agency to integrate themselves into new […]