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People Move

The Mirror’s Instagram project, #PeopleMove, highlights the stories of those seeking sanctuary in the UK. This week we heard from Aung Phyo about why his prayer book is important to him.

The 31-year-old moved to the UK in 2019, to study for a Masters in Biomedicine but Aung ran out of funds. He planned to return to Burma to complete his GP training, but the coup began in 2021. His family was arrested because of political activity and their business was frozen.He says: "The military took over the democratic side of the country. My family are under house arrest.

“I became an asylum seeker here. It was very tough. I was a spoiled rich kid before, my life took a reverse turn. I was given a Buddhist prayer book by my family before I left Burma. My mum told me to remember them and my religion."

I've been written off my whole life because I have no arms or legs but I've never given up

Rosaleen Moriarty-Simmonds OBE was born disabled after her mum was given the sedative drug thalidomide when she was pregnant.

The 64-year-old from Cardiff was born with two fingers growing from each finger and shortened legs carrying two small feet with 13 toes. Throughout her life, she has overcome disability barriers to become a passionate activist, successful businesswoman, and accomplished artist.

She worked hard to become the first disabled person to be accepted to Cardiff University, set up her own business and even become the first ever born disabled High Sheriff.

A place located on one of Birmingham’s busiest roads is helping refugees build a future.

ACH, an organisation that empowers refugees and migrants in the UK to lead self-sufficient lives. This includes Ahmad, 29, who arrived in the UK alone from Iraq in 2015. "When you come from abroad - you don't know anything you need someone to show you," the aspiring lawyer told us.

ACH said that "negative stereotypes" and "broken systems" in the UK mean that 75 per cent of refugees and migrants have no opportunities beyond low-paid, entry-level employment.

Each week we share dishes from our rich and diverse food scene. This week we share Chorba, a fish soup that is very popular during Ramadan in Tunisia.

Ingredients (for 4 servings)

• 200g of grouper fish
• 75g parsley
• 150g bird tongue pasta
• 1 onion chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 to 1.5 litres of water
• 2tbs ras el hanout
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp harissa
• 2tbsp tomato concentrate
• 3tbsp vegetable oil

Method

• In a large pot, pour your oil and add your onions on medium heat. Stir constantly until they are soft.
• Add your parsley, diced garlic, tomato concentrate, harissa, salt and black pepper and give it a good mix.
• Add your fish and continue to saute a few more minutes. Then add your water gradually. It needs to fill around ¾ of your pot.
• Add the pasta to the pot and let it cook for around 20 minutes. Then reduce to low heat and let it cook for another 10 to 15 minutes.
• It’s ready to serve! Enjoy and send us pictures

If you have a recipe you would like to share, please email it along with a picture to maryam.qaiser@reachplc.com.

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