Kidane's story: Unaccompanied minor to independent adult
Kidane fled Eritrea after his father was kidnapped and never seen again. Kidane made the dangerous journey to the UK, where he was supported by Centrepoint into training and independence.
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Beyond the numbers: The scale of youth homelessness
Our research estimates that 129,000 young people approached their council because they were homeless or at risk in the financial year 2021/2022.
Adil's story: An impossible choice
Adil left Syria as an unaccompanied minor aged 16 and made the treacherous journey to the UK in search of safety. This is his story in his own words.
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Point Made Podcast - Young Refugees and Asylum Seekers
In this episode, we discuss the experiences and challenges of being a young person seeking asylum with Josh, a Deputy Service Manager in our Camden service and Adam, a refugee from Ivory Coast.
Lisa's Story: The staff at Centrepoint were like parents to me
Lisa, 21, came to the UK from Vietnam aged 12 and became a resident at Centrepoint after leaving care at 18. She moved on from Centrepoint when she started university and throughout her degree she was supported financially through the Centrepoint Bursary. She has recently graduated with a first class honours.