Empowering Refugees Through Technology: Goodwill Caravan’s Laptop Initiative
In 2024, BCBN awarded a £3000 grant to Goodwill Caravan to support refugee integration in the UK by addressing digital exclusion. The funding enabled the distribution of 12 refurbished laptops to refugees from countries including Syria, Sudan, and Palestine—many of whom faced barriers to employment and education due to lack of access to technology.
The beneficiaries, aged 18–36, came from diverse professional backgrounds, including IT and accounting. Despite their skills, many were unable to pursue job opportunities due to the digital divide. The laptops offered access to job platforms, online learning, and essential services—giving recipients the tools to take active steps toward rebuilding their lives.
One participant shared: “With the help of the laptop, I was able to enrol in an English language course and am now working towards improving my skills to find a job.”
This initiative reflects BCBN’s commitment to providing practical, high-impact support. By equipping refugees with the technology needed to overcome digital and language barriers, the project is helping lay the foundation for long-term integration, independence, and contribution to wider society.
