#4. How Beam are tackling isolation faced by refugees and people experiencing homelessness through community and technology

For our fourth episode we are joined by Simon Jarvis, Operations Executive at Beam. Beam is an award-winning Tech for Good start-up and crowdfunding platform that supports homeless people and refugees into stable jobs and homes. Beam's technology allows anyone around the world to read about individual people's stories, connect with them, write messages of support and help to fund vocational training and housing. On this episode we discuss the isolation and loneliness that someone experiencing homelessness or a refugee may face, and the way that Beam tackles this, creating a supportive and positive online community to empower people towards brighter futures.

To find more about Beam, you can visit their website: https://beam.org

You can donate directly towards campaigns here: https://beam.org/donate

Twitter: https://twitter.com/wearebeam

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5pG22RUJYx3VKLKIzqkA9w

This series is created in collaboration with The Campaign to End Loneliness. Currently in the UK there are over 9 million people experiencing loneliness and lacking the friendship and support that we all need. The Campaign to End Loneliness are experts in the field of loneliness and connection and are dedicated to sharing research, evidence and knowledge to make a difference to people’s lives.

To find out more about the Campaign to End Loneliness you can check out their website: https://www.campaigntoendloneliness.org

Follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EndLonelinessUK?s=20&t=mkgkZP_azjiF6R0G7CuSpg

Podcast Host - Fenella Hawksley

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Music - Composed, performed and produced by Athena Octavia

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