In Episode 6, Zain Hafeez guides listeners through his story of growing up in the asylum system and shows us how it affected his identity.

You'll also hear from other members of the We Are VOICES team on how the asylum system and harmful stereotypes limit their potential and erode their sense of self.

We are VOICES was made by the VOICES Network, in collaboration with the British Red Cross and supported by players of People's Postcode Lottery.

This episode was produced by Zain Hafeez. Additional contributions from Annie Karuimbo, Tanu, Zaina Aljumma, Carlos, Alvina Tamara Chibhamu, Diamond and Ngozi Loice Benjamin-Anyawueze.

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The We are VOICES producers are Ngozi Loice Benjamin-Anyawueze, Tanu, Zaina Aljumma, Diamond, Carlos Ibarra-Rivadeneira, Annie Karuimbo, Niloha Rangel, Zain Hafeez, Alvina Tamara Chibhamu

The series producers are Bridey Addison-Child and Jude Shapiro. The participation producer is Jessica Moser.

Here’s a childhood memory that might distract you for a moment.

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This is one part of Episode 5 

If you’ve started listening here and aren’t sure what’s going on, go back and listen to the clip named ‘Start’ to begin your journey.  

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The We are VOICES producers are Ngozi Loice Benjamin-Anyawueze, Tanu, Zaina Aljumma, Diamond, Carlos Ibarra-Rivadeneira, Annie Karuimbo, Niloha Rangel, Zain Hafeez, Alvina Tamara Chibhamu

The series producers are Bridey Addison-Child and Jude Shapiro. The participation producer is Jessica Moser.

You have reached the final level. 

Did you make it to your appointment on time? 

How are you feeling?

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This is one part of Episode 5.

If you’ve started listening here and aren’t sure what’s going on, go back and listen to the clip named ‘Start’ to begin your journey.  

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The We are VOICES producers are Ngozi Loice Benjamin-Anyawueze, Tanu, Zaina Aljumma, Diamond, Carlos Ibarra-Rivadeneira, Annie Karuimbo, Niloha Rangel, Zain Hafeez, Alvina Tamara Chibhamu

The series producers are Bridey Addison-Child and Jude Shapiro. The participation producer is Jessica Moser.

You go for a walk to clear your head, turning right as you leave the house.  

Who will you bump into? 

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This is one part of Episode 5.

If you’ve started listening here and aren’t sure what’s going on, go back and listen to the clip named ‘Start’ to begin your journey.  

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The We are VOICES producers are Ngozi Loice Benjamin-Anyawueze, Tanu, Zaina Aljumma, Diamond, Carlos Ibarra-Rivadeneira, Annie Karuimbo, Niloha Rangel, Zain Hafeez, Alvina Tamara Chibhamu

The series producers are Bridey Addison-Child and Jude Shapiro. The participation producer is Jessica Moser.

You go for a walk to clear your head, turning left as you leave the house. 

Who will you bump into? 

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This is one part of Episode 5.

If you’ve started listening here and aren’t sure what’s going on, go back and listen to the clip named ‘Start’ to begin your journey.  

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The We are VOICES producers are Ngozi Loice Benjamin-Anyawueze, Tanu, Zaina Aljumma, Diamond, Carlos Ibarra-Rivadeneira, Annie Karuimbo, Niloha Rangel, Zain Hafeez, Alvina Tamara Chibhamu

The series producers are Bridey Addison-Child and Jude Shapiro. The participation producer is Jessica Moser.

You still don’t know how to get to your Home Office appointment. 

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This is one part of Episode 5.

If you’ve started listening here and aren’t sure what’s going on, go back and listen to the clip named ‘Start’ to begin your journey.  

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The We are VOICES producers are Ngozi Loice Benjamin-Anyawueze, Tanu, Zaina Aljumma, Diamond, Carlos Ibarra-Rivadeneira, Annie Karuimbo, Niloha Rangel, Zain Hafeez, Alvina Tamara Chibhamu

The series producers are Bridey Addison-Child and Jude Shapiro. The participation producer is Jessica Moser.

Maybe a sleep will help? 

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This is one part of Episode 5.

If you’ve started listening here and aren’t sure what’s going on, go back and listen to the clip named ‘Start’ to begin your journey.  

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The We are VOICES producers are Ngozi Loice Benjamin-Anyawueze, Tanu, Zaina Aljumma, Diamond, Carlos Ibarra-Rivadeneira, Annie Karuimbo, Niloha Rangel, Zain Hafeez, Alvina Tamara Chibhamu

The series producers are Bridey Addison-Child and Jude Shapiro. The participation producer is Jessica Moser.

But you’re starting to feel unwell.

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This is one part of Episode 5:  

If you’ve started listening here and aren’t sure what’s going on, go back and listen to the clip named ‘Start’ to begin your journey.  

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The We are VOICES producers are Ngozi Loice Benjamin-Anyawueze, Tanu, Zaina Aljumma, Diamond, Carlos Ibarra-Rivadeneira, Annie Karuimbo, Niloha Rangel, Zain Hafeez, Alvina Tamara Chibhamu

The series producers are Bridey Addison-Child and Jude Shapiro. The participation producer is Jessica Moser. 

Will you go to your local food bank or try at the supermarket? 

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This is one part of Episode 5.

If you’ve started listening here and aren’t sure what’s going on, go back and listen to the clip named ‘Start’ to begin your journey.  

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The We are VOICES producers are Ngozi Loice Benjamin-Anyawueze, Tanu, Zaina Aljumma, Diamond, Carlos Ibarra-Rivadeneira, Annie Karuimbo, Niloha Rangel, Zain Hafeez, Alvina Tamara Chibhamu

The series producers are Bridey Addison-Child and Jude Shapiro. The participation producer is Jessica Moser. 

Suddenly, some unexpected visitors knock at your door. 

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This is one part of Episode 5.

If you’ve started listening here and aren’t sure what’s going on, go back and listen to the clip named ‘Start’ to begin your journey.  

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The We are VOICES producers are Ngozi Loice Benjamin-Anyawueze, Tanu, Zaina Aljumma, Diamond, Carlos Ibarra-Rivadeneira, Annie Karuimbo, Niloha Rangel, Zain Hafeez, Alvina Tamara Chibhamu

The series producers are Bridey Addison-Child and Jude Shapiro. The participation producer is Jessica Moser.

Sounds like a simple solution…

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This is one part of Episode 5.

If you’ve started listening here and aren’t sure what’s going on, go back and listen to the clip named ‘Start’ to begin your journey.  

 You have six days to make it to a compulsory appointment, but your weekly allowance won’t cover your travel. How will you make it on time?  

 Will you borrow a friend’s car or contact the Home Office for help? 

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This is one part of Episode 5 

If you’ve started listening here and aren’t sure what’s going on, go back and listen to the clip named ‘Episode 5: Start’ to begin your journey.  

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The We are VOICES producers are Ngozi Loice Benjamin-Anyawueze, Tanu, Zaina Aljumma, Diamond, Carlos Ibarra-Rivadeneira, Annie Karuimbo, Niloha Rangel, Zain Hafeez, Alvina Tamara Chibhamu

The series producers are Bridey Addison-Child and Jude Shapiro. The participation producer is Jessica Moser. 

This episode is interactive and has been released as 10 separate short documentaries or ‘Levels’.

You will be presented with dilemmas and given options to choose from.

Based on what you choose, you will be directed to the next level which you can find and listen to on the main podcast feed.

Are you ready to begin?

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All the situations presented to you are based on real events that the We Are VOICES producers have experienced in their daily lives.

You will be guided through the episode by Carlos and Ngozi and hear directly from many other members of the We Are VOICES team including Tanu, Annie, Saffie, Zain, Diamond and Rima.

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The We are VOICES producers are Ngozi Loice Benjamin-Anyawueze, Tanu, Zaina Aljumma, Diamond, Carlos Ibarra-Rivadeneira, Annie Karuimbo, Niloha Rangel, Zain Hafeez, Alvina Tamara Chibhamu

The series producers are Bridey Addison-Child and Jude Shapiro. The participation producer is Jessica Moser.

What does it mean to have a roof over your head as an asylum seeker?

Saffie explores ideas around home, safety and belonging in this episode looking at the housing system for asylum seekers in the UK.

We hear from Annie about the problems she and her teen daughter have faced in accommodation, as well as insight from policy expert Jon Featonby on why the system is failing.

We also hear from Omar about his experiences living in the Penally barracks - a military site repurposed as accommodation that has since been closed down after it was deemed unsuitable to live in. 

We are VOICES was made by the VOICES Network, in collaboration with the British Red Cross and supported by players of People's Postcode Lottery.

This episode was produced by Saffie. Additional production on interviews from Zaina Aljumma.

The We are VOICES producers are Ngozi Loice Benjamin-Anyawueze, Tanu, Zaina Aljumma, Diamond, Carlos Ibarra-Rivadeneira, Annie Karuimbo, Niloha Rangel, Zain Hafeez, Alvina Tamara Chibhamu

The series producers are Bridey Addison-Child and Jude Shapiro. The participation producer is Jessica Moser.

A single mother living in Glasgow, Alvina Chibhamu, investigates how families are affected by the asylum system. She interviews Mada, a refugee from Syria, about caring for her children through the family reunion process. Alvina also talks with policy expert Sohini who explains how the proposed Borders Bill will threaten safe routes to family reunion in the UK.

We are VOICES was made by the VOICES Network, in collaboration with the British Red Cross and supported by players of People's Postcode Lottery.

This episode was produced by Alvina Chibhamu.

The We are VOICES producers are Ngozi Loice Benjamin-Anyawueze, Tanu, Zaina Aljumma, Diamond, Carlos Ibarra-Rivadeneira, Annie Karuimbo, Niloha Rangel, Zain Hafeez, Alvina Tamara Chibhamu

The series producers are Bridey Addison-Child and Jude Shapiro. The participation producer is Jessica Moser.

In Episode 2, Niloha is interviewed by Annie. Niloha shares how she was forced to leave Venezuela and her life as a doctor, in search of safety in the UK.

Also hear how the government's proposed Borders Bill would change how asylum seeker's claims are judged, and reduce protection for people seeking safety in the UK. 

We are VOICES was made by the VOICES Network, in collaboration with the British Red Cross and supported by players of People's Postcode Lottery.

This episode was produced by Annie Karuimbo and Niloha Rangel.

The We are VOICES producers are Ngozi Loice Benjamin-Anyawueze, Tanu, Zaina Aljumma, Diamond, Carlos Ibarra-Rivadeneira, Annie Karuimbo, Niloha Rangel, Zain Hafeez, Alvina Tamara Chibhamu

The series producers are Bridey Addison-Child and Jude Shapiro. The participation producer is Jessica Moser.

In Episode 1, meet Diamond and ريما - Rima.

Diamond explores her dream of true love, a safe home and freedom through her love of animals.

ريما - Rima shares how the uncertainty of her life as an asylum seeker stops her from connecting with others and feeling like her true self.

We are VOICES was made by the VOICES Network, in collaboration with the British Red Cross and supported by players of People's Postcode Lottery.

This episode was produced by Diamond and Zaina Aljumma

The We are VOICES producers are Ngozi Loice Benjamin-Anyawueze, Tanu, Zaina Aljumma, Diamond, Carlos Ibarra-Rivadeneira, Annie Karuimbo, Niloha Rangel, Zain Hafeez, Alvina Tamara Chibhamu

The series producers are Bridey Addison-Child and Jude Shapiro. The participation producer is Jessica Moser.

Made by the VOICES Network in collaboration with the British Red Cross and supported by players of People's Postcode Lottery.