The Kind Place: Series 2: We Are VOICES

You try to borrow a friend’s car to attend your Home Office appointment.   Sounds like a simple solution… - 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 try to contact the Home Office to get travel assistance for your appointment.   Suddenly, some unexpected visitors knock at your door.  - 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.   _ 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 head to your local high street to buy some groceries for you and your two year old baby, but your budget won’t stretch very far.   Will you go to your local food bank or try at the supermarket?  - 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.   _ 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 walk to your local food bank to see if they have what you need.  But you’re starting to feel unwell.  - 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.   _ 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 get back home, feeling exhausted and unwell. Maybe a sleep will help?   - 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.    _ 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 try to buy a bus ticket to go to the doctor’s but your debit card has stopped working overnight.   You still don’t know how to get to your Home Office appointment.   - 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.   _ 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.

*Trigger Warning: This level mentions suicide* You go for a walk to clear your head, turning left as you leave the house.  Who will you bump into?   - 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.   _ 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.

*Trigger Warning: This level mentions suicide* You go for a walk to clear your head, turning right as you leave the house.   Who will you bump into?  -  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.   _ 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.

*Trigger Warning: This level mentions torture and serious trauma* You have reached the final level.  Did you make it to your appointment on time?  How are you feeling?  - 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.   _ 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.

Need a break from the stress of life as an asylum seeker?  Here’s a childhood memory that might distract you for a moment.  - 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.    _ 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.

How can you feel alone when surrounded by people? Episode 1 of our podcast series explores the themes of purpose and belonging. We hear from Amtul, a refugee from India living in Bradford, and Ore, an MBA student from Nigeria living in Newcastle. Amtul and Ore discuss their experiences of isolation when living in a foreign country - and how volunteering has helped them connect. *Amtul is a Voices Ambassador and Ore volunteers with the British Red Cross to support people living with disabilities.

Episode 2 of The Kind Place podcast series explores the theme of grief and loss. We hear from Dreane who lives alone in Worcestershire with her two Yorkshire terriers, and Carol who lives near Newcastle in the North East. Carol and Dreane discuss their experiences of dealing with grief and talk about how the loss of a loved one can spark feelings of loneliness and isolation.

In this episode, two young women - Tigest and Reb - discuss their experiences of not fitting in and feeling like an outsider, and the positive steps they have taken to take back control of their own lives.

In this episode, Ifeoma and Hazel meet up to talk through their experiences of becoming a mum for the first time, and how that shift in identity can lead to a loss of a sense of self, but also change life for the better. Ifeoma has been shielding since the start of the pandemic.

In this episode, Laura and Phil meet up to talk through their experiences of being transgender, and of homelessness in society. Together they share how they are working to get their voices heard in a society that often does not understand. Trigger warning: people in this podcast talk about suicidal feelings which might be upsetting for some listeners. If you need to talk to someone immediately, call the Samaritans for free on 116 123 or send an email, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Two football players from different generations talk about how sport can be used to connect - and about the different attitudes towards masculinity and mental health across generations. Neville Southall played as a goalkeeper for Everton and Wales in the 1980s and 90s, winning two league titles, two FA Cups, and a European Cup Winner’s Cup. Kian is a 17-year-old sixth form student and football coach from South London. He works with Football Beyond Borders, running football and education projects to support disadvantaged young people in his community.

An audio series produced by refugees and people seeking asylum in the UK. Made by the VOICES Network in collaboration with the British Red Cross and supported by players of People's Postcode Lottery.

An introduction to the process and people behind We are VOICES.

How do you find connection and support when you’ve left everything behind, and your freedom is restricted? 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.

What does is mean to flee from your home and face a dangerous journey to safety? 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.