Capturing Stories That Matter: Behind the Scenes of Our Advocacy Film

Stories from the heart

Last Thursday, from 10am to 1pm, we gathered in a quiet corner of Loom Club, a beautiful co-working space in South East London, to do something simple but powerful: we listened.

Originally meant to film in King’s Cross, we had a last-minute venue change the day before. Thanks to Han at Loom Club, we were welcomed into their beautiful co-working space with less than 24 hours’ notice – a generous gesture that made the entire day possible.

Alongside our talented videographer Phillip Quiza, and our team members Elizabeth Beh and Alejandra Marquez, four incredible care workers – Bolanle Akinpelu, Ajibola Ajumobi, and Motunrayo Ogungbemi – shared their voices and stories on camera.

This short film will accompany our upcoming Advocacy Strategy Paper for Displaced International Care Workers. While the paper presents urgent data and policy recommendations, this video focuses on what numbers alone can’t convey: the emotional toll of displacement, and the strength and dignity of those living through it.

Behind the scenes: Our Tresacare crew with care workers

The care workers shared openly not through a traditional interview, but guided gently by a series of reflective questions designed to help them express their experiences, in their own words, and in their own time. Their stories are raw, human, and deeply moving – from the heartbreak of losing visas and homes, to the courage it takes to keep showing up for others while navigating uncertainty themselves.

Behind the scenes of our interview

We believe these stories have the power to shift hearts and minds.

When people hear directly from care workers – not just statistics or summaries! – they begin to understand what’s at stake. This isn’t just about immigration or policy. It’s about people. Families. Futures.

We can’t wait to share this video alongside the paper soon. And more than anything, we are grateful to Bolanle, Ajibola, and Motunrayo for trusting us with their voices.

Stay tuned. Their stories are coming – and they need to be heard.

Stay tuned for the video release!