TERN is a nonprofit that supports refugees to start their own business. Their Mission is to enable refugees through the power of their own ideas.

Veronika Shmorhun arrived from Bucha in April 2022. Veronika is working with TERN to develop her profile as an artist, as well as developing a career as a compositor in film post-production.

While studying graphic design back in Kyiv, Veronika also studied fashion design. The headdress and black outfit pictured here are her modern tribute to her homeland and national dress. She wears one of the most traditional colour combinations; black - symbolising ploughed land, sadness and darkness, with red - symbolising love, fire, life and spilt blood of the people

Yeukai Taruvinga arrived from Harare Zimbabwe in 2001.

Yeukai to set up ‘Active Horizons’ a youth-led charitable organisation to foster leadership, promote the voice and engagement of migrant and refugee young people in London.

As well as being Chief Executive and fundraising for ‘Active Horizons’, TERN has been helping with her ‘Shumba Boutique’ that creates women’s and men’s clothing from bold colourful African fabrics.

Olena Nesterenko arrived in April 2022 from Chernihiv in Ukraine.

Initiaally Olena wasn’t sure if she wanted to continue with bubble art, somehow it didn’t feel right, but she soon realised that it was just the therapy she needed.

She’s is working with TERN to make 'bubble art' accessible to all and not limited to children’s parties.

Akbar and Sanobar Majidova are from in Samarkand City, Uzbekistan. They have a catering business called Samarkand Palav.

Through TERN their aim is not only to showcase their delicious food but also to promote their unique culture. If their business thrives, they want to contribute to the betterment of society, specifically in areas such as children's education, arts, music, and supporting women and children back home.

Their goal is to use their business as a platform to spread awareness about their culture and make a positive impact on society.