Refugee Heritage: An Oral History of Asylum

Stephen Silverwood

Apr 2023 · Refugee Radio

About this ebook

The new book and documentary tell some of the stories behind the headlines and reveal the humanity of the individuals caught up in the asylum process. Based on interviews with refugees and migrants, their untold stories reveal the human stories beyond the clichés and stereotypes.

 

Every day the news carries stories about asylum seekers crossing the channel or about new immigration policies, but we never hear from the people who are making the journeys themselves. This book and accompanying film bring their voices to the fore.

 

The project is a joint initiative between our two grassroots charities, Refugee Radio and Conversation Over Borders. It was made possible by the generosity of the Heritage Lottery Fund and by a team of volunteers from the community.

This book was made possible through the generosity of the Heritage Lottery Fund and the support of those involved.

About the author

Stephen Silverwood is a charity worker, writer and broadcaster. His previous books include Castaway Heritage (2019), Refugee Radio Times (2014) and Takeaway Heritage (2016). He has written about music for The Guardian and The Big Issue. He has presented the Refugee Radio Show since 2008 and has worked with refugee and migrant communities since 1999.