Anil's story

Afghan Resettlement Project

After a year of working for a recruitment company, Anil transitioned and joined us at USPUK. 'We worked for a few months designing a project to help Afghans who were recently evacuated to assist with their resettlement”

At USPUK, we strive to support the resettlement process for Afghans by providing clear, accurate information to individuals facing challenges.

Anil Qasemi found himself in a challenging position in 2021, forced to relocate to the UK following the collapse of the Afghan government.

'Life can be very challenging when you suddenly become displaced and a refugee,' he reflects. 'It's an unimaginable hardship - first to be separated from loved ones, adjusting to a new place, cultural differences, homesickness, and confusion about career choices amidst a sea of diverse online information.'

Fortunately, 'having received a quality education back home helped me navigate through these challenges,' he says. 'Additionally, I encountered acts of kindness from numerous individuals and organisations in the UK, from humanitarian groups to former colleagues and friends.'

After a year of working for a recruitment company, Anil transitioned and joined us at USPUK. 'We worked for a few months designing a project to help Afghans who were recently evacuated to assist with their resettlement,' he explains. 'I was lucky to have been offered this role as I could utilise my personal experiences from being in one of these schemes to develop ideas and concepts easily.'

Today, 'life has become easier for me as I enjoy my secured employment and the privilege of assisting other refugees,' Anil states. 'Providing consultations, valuable information, referrals, and serving as a problem-solving hub for those in need brings me great satisfaction.'

'Working alongside my wonderful colleagues from Ukraine, who share similar experiences of displacement, and with our diverse team, I feel optimistic about the future,' he says. 'My goal now is to continue guiding and supporting others, offering them hope and direction in their journey towards a better life in the UK.'

Information Packs from USPUK

At USPUK, we provide detailed info packs on various topics for displaced people. We assist those coming to the UK through programs like ACRS and ARAP.

If you would like to get involved or if you would like to access our Information Packs, you can find out more on our website in the Get Help section.