Building cohesive communities, beyond the buzzwords

What do we mean by 'empowerment', 'citizenship' and 'cohesion'? Stepheni tells her story of being a refugee in Wales to explain why welcoming, inclusive communities are better for everyone. Stepheni is an integration officer for the Swansea City of Sanctuary project. After leaving her home country in 2008, she was granted asylum and began studying a degree alongside her full-time job. She graduated in 2016, and began a Master's in human rights shortly after. Stepheni passionately believes that the effective integration of refugees and asylum seekers can make communities better for everyone, not just for new residents. You can find her on Twitter at @madamekays