Welcome to Migrant Moods: a podcast created by We Belong’s core group of young migrants to explore the myriad of stories, emotions and tribulations that arise from the movement of people from place to place. Through the insight of our own core group members, as well as an exciting roster of guest speakers, listeners can gain inspiring and eye-opening insight into the many layers and complexities of migrant moods.
Ep. 20 The (not so) Hidden Struggles of Being a Young Migrant pt. 2
For the final episode of this season of Migrant Moods, the mood word is Empowerment. After highlighting and informing everyone about the systemic barriers caused by the UK's immigration system, we breakdown the opportunities for young people to get involved with We Belong and get empowered to advocate for their rights. Find links to our ongoing opportunities here: https://www.webelong.org.uk/get-involved Core Group- A team of young people with lived experience of the immigration system that helps shape our strategy and advocacy efforts. Monthly Gatherings- A safe and free third space to find community in people who have shared your experiences, and you can talk about your experiences freely and access support. Not to mention, we have workshops and just spaces to watch films or hang out and take a break from exams, work or uni! Policy and Parliamentary Working Group (Now called We Belong's Campaign Group)- Similar to our core group but with a special focus on engagement with Parliamentarians and Local Councilors across the UK. Thank you for being a part of Migrant Moods. We'll continue sharing content on our social media channels and let us know what kind of topics you would like us to cover. Until next time! ——————————————————————————————— Follow We Belong on social media and visit our website www.webelong.org.uk to learn more about how we empower young people to become leaders and share their stories. https://www.tiktok.com/@webelongukhttps://www.instagram.com/webelong19/Disclaimer: All the information contained in this episode does not constitute legal advice or immigration advice. Always seek support from an accredited immigration adviser or organisation regulated by the Immigration Advice Authority. Learn more at www.webelong.org.uk or www.childrenslegalcentre.com ——————————————————————————————— Hosts: Hillary Coker aka Seun Abdullahi Yussuf Special Guests: Mariam Bafo, Policy and Public Affairs Lead at We Belong About Migrant Moods The Migrant Moods podcast is a culmination of voices and stories that aim to connect young people, members of our community, and guest speakers who share our vision to empower young migrants and change the narrative currently surrounding migration in the UK. Through the insight of our own core group members, we harness our stories to speak out against injustice and create a collective voice powerful enough to reach young migrants across the country to let them know, 'You are not alone.' For the past year, we have been creating an online community and sharing resources and opportunities for young people while at the same time speaking out against the hostile environment either through their personal stories or by interviewing amazing guests ranging from campaigners to thought leaders and activists. We release a new episode each week, available to listen to on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and social media.
14 May 2026
Ep. 19 The (not so) Hidden Struggles of Being a Young Migrant in the UK
In this episode our hosts Abdullahi and Hillay interview We Belong’s Public Affairs and Policy lead Mariam Bafo, and dive deep into the mental health impacts caused by the UK’s hostile immigration system.
For this group of young people who have lived in the UK for most of their lives, having to navigate constant rule changes, long routes to settlement, and a political and media environment that scapegoatmigrants, has become an everyday hurdle.
Tired of being resilient and ‘model migrants’, our hosts speak out and share solutions and advice on navigating the systemic issues that impact them!
New episodes every Thursday at 8 pm
Find all the links and resources we mentioned in the episode here: https://www.webelong.org.uk/what-we-do/we-empower/story-telling-migrant-moods-podcast (https://www.webelong.org.uk/what-we-do/we-empower/story-telling-migrant-moods-podcast)
23 Apr 2026
Ep. 18 Diary of a Migrant: How Fatima Empowers Young People in Manchester
Join us as Asli and Fatima from our Manchester chapter share with us their journeys with We Belong. We talk about their recent appearance on live radio in response to last summer’s far right protests, and how getting involved with We Belong helped them become more knowledgeable on wider immigration issues.
They also share their advice for councilors, teachers, local authorities or practitioners who want to learn more about supporting young people navigating the immigration system.
New episodes every Thursday at 8pm
Hosts: Martin Abdael @martin_abdael
Asli Ali, We Belong Manchester
Fatima Bangoura, We Belong Manchester
Learn more at https://www.webelong.org.uk/get-involved (https://www.webelong.org.uk/get-involved)
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