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Sam arrived in the UK unable to afford internet or a device. Free tech support helped him train as an engineer.

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In Iran, Sam worked as an electrical engineer, but after moving to the UK as a refugee he struggled to find work. Unable to afford a computer or internet access, he grew isolated, depressed, and cut off from family. After visiting a local digital hub, he received a laptop and data connection, learned English, and joined online classes to work towards qualifying as an engineer in the UK.

Where you could take it

Meet Sam at his workspace to see his engineering projects and hear about the online classes that helped him restart his career.

Where it happens

UK

The charity

https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/

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