KRAN: Stories Without Limits

University of Kent Sanctuary student Aws Khalid (22) is in his penultimate year of an Actuarial Science degree. He shares the life-changing support that helped turn his dream into a reality, and hopes to give young people like him a road map for their future.

In this episode, we explore the behind-the-scenes of the production and how important safe spaces are for expressing the resilience and positivity in young people’s hearts.

In this episode, host Rishan is joined by Mir Rahimi, who talks about his journey from child refugee to published author. Fleeing war-torn Afghanistan in 2001, Mir calls for understanding, empathy and unity in the communities people like him now call home.

In this special new year edition, guest host Gavin Esler (broadcaster, writer and KRAN Patron) is joined by Razia Shariff (CEO) and Nicola Robbins (Deputy Chair of Trustees). They look at the media’s coverage of refugees and asylum seekers, changing hearts and minds, and community. They also address “the” question of 2026.

It’s back to school with Nigel (our head of learning), Liz (teacher) and special guest, Jenny (Kent Wildlife Trust). Hear about our young people’s engagement with the trust and the benefits it brought to all.

In this special episode of KRAN: Stories Without Limits, our CEO Razia is joined by Baroness Julia Neuberger. They discuss navigating the moral compass surrounding age assessments on young refugees and asylum seekers and family reunification.

"We're all human beings at the end of the day and all go through many life struggles - some more than others." In this episode, host Rishan talks with Neil George, film director, PhD candidate and researcher.

The Waiting Gym is KRAN's third partnership with arts organisaton People United. Hear all about this immersive, powerful and unique project from the people behind it.

In this episode, host Rishan speaks with Naveed and Infi - two remarkable young men with amazing stories to tell.

As part of our housing campaign, host Rishan is joined by Rebecca (Porchlight), Red (KRAN Housing and Legal Caseworker) and Luwam (KRAN Youth Ambassador).

All things Folkestone in this chat with Floortje Hoette, CEO of the Leas Lift, and Sally Hough, Artist Liaison and Community Outreach at SD Projects (and more!).

The Very Reverend Dr David Monteith, Dean of Canterbury (otherwise known as Dean David), features in this special Refugee Week edition.

A special Stories Without Limits for our 10th edition! To mark Refugee Week, three Folkestone creatives discuss its theme: Community as a Superpower.

To celebrate Volunteers' Week 2025, Stories Without Limit host Rishan chats with Liz, one of our volunteer mentors, and her mentee Hiwot.

Our Youth Ambassadors Obaida and Shahab recall how Family Matters, KRAN's 20th annivesary oral history project, was made

In this episode, host Rishan is joined by Sophie, of National Energy Action

Minno Kitchen's Katy Oliver tells us why she has chosen KRAN as her charity of the year.

KRAN Patron Lord Alf Dubs and Media Ambassador Rishan - both former child refugees - in conversation

Media Ambassador Rishan chats with Gavin Esler, journalist, author, broadcaster - and KRAN Patron!

In this episode, New Project Developer Lou tells us why she thinks she has the best job in KRAN. Her role is all about identifying and fulfilling the emerging needs of our young people, with the bike project being a prime example.

In this episode, host Rishan chats with Razia, KRAN's long-standing Chief Executive Officer.

Kent Refugee Action Network launches its podcast, Stories Without Limits. In Episode 1, host Rishan (KRAN Media Ambassador) chats with Nigel (Learning for Life lead) about all things education.