Lily — Figuera

In 2019, Lily’s life was defined by the fear she felt in her home country. Working in a bank, she was under immense pressure, with people trying to manipulate her into doing bad things. "I know your family, I know you," they would threaten, turning her safe place into a trap.

Within a fortnight, Lily made a life-altering decision. She, her father, and her elder sister packed what they could and took a plane to Spain. The hardest part was leaving her beloved grandparents behind; the family didn't have enough money for everyone to travel, but they knew they had to get to safety. lily figuera

From Spain, they traveled to London, seeking asylum. They were dispersed to Wakefield before finally arriving in Gateshead in March 2020—just days before the national Covid lockdown. In 2019, Lily’s life was defined by the

Isolated in a new country just before lockdown, Lily faced language barriers and depression. However, support from Maria Figuera Rana at Action Language provided essential aid and online English classes. With this help and community support, Lily found healing and hope, turning her experience into a story of resilience. Within a fortnight, Lily made a life-altering decision