Videos posted by Refugee Week (British Red Cross)
Dougray Scott explains why he supports Refugee Week
Dougray Scott, the Scottish actor who has starred in movies such as Mission Impossible II, has supported the British Red Cross for several years and has a particular interest in its work with young refugees and asylum seekers.
To coincide with Refugee Week, the actor gives this exclusive interview about refugees from the set of a new movie he is filming in Australia, currently titled “The Diplomat.”
To coincide with Refugee Week, the actor gives this exclusive interview about refugees from the set of a new movie he is filming in Australia, currently titled “The Diplomat.”
From Somalia to Glasgow
Abdulrahman (22), is a young refugee from Somalia, who fled to Kenya after his father was killed. He later came to the UK. Find out how he made friends and got to know Glasgow.
From Cameroon to Manchester
Charles (17) is a young refugee who left his home country of Cameroon after his parents were killed for their political beliefs. Find out how he’s settling in to his new home in Manchester and why he decided to learn first aid.
From the Cote d'Ivoire to Glasgow
Lacine Cherif (17), a young refugee from Cote D’Ivoire, lost touch with his family when he fled to the UK. He is a footballer for Rangers under-19s squad and has just been signed for Kilmarnock. Find out how the Red Cross helped him find his mother.
From Somalia to Kilburn (London)
Fahad (24), a young refugee from Somalia, left his country after his grandfather was murdered. Find out what Fahad found most difficult when he first came to the UK.
From Iran to Willesden Green (London)
Kamran (19) is a young refugee who left his home in Iran when he was 17, because his life was in danger. Find out how the Red Cross helped Kamran adjust to life in the UK.
From Uganda to First Aid traning in the UK
Edmund (18), a young refugee from Uganda, Edmund came to the UK because his family were in danger. Find out why Edmund learned first aid with the British Red Cross.
From the Democratic Republic of Congo to Glasgow
Lamana (19) is a young refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo, wants to train as a doctor. Find out what she misses about her home country and why she thinks the UK is beautiful.