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Teenager’s success story as he becomes Centrepoint's student of the year
Samsom rebuilt his life with Centrepoint support, improving his sight, gaining independence and earning two awards for academic progress.
- Samsom, an 18-year-old refugee supported by youth homelessness charity Centrepoint, earned College Student of the Year and received an Educational Excellence Award for his academic progress.
- Fleeing Eritrea at just 16, Samsom arrived in Britain in 2023 as an unaccompanied asylum seeker after traveling through Ethiopia, Libya, Italy, and France before crossing the Channel by boat.
- Following his arrival, Centrepoint provided supported accommodation and medical care, with Samsom saying, "Centrepoint helped me manage my health and supported me in undergoing an operation to restore my vision."
- Now studying English and maths, Samsom has developed greater independence in daily tasks including cooking and shopping, enabling him to focus fully on his education.
- Centrepoint continues providing similar support to vulnerable young people across the country, aiming to help thousands rebuild lives and reach their full potential despite homelessness.
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Teenager’s success story as he becomes Centrepoint's student of the year
A teenager who arrived in the UK alone after a dangerous journey across Europe says he now feels “happy” and “proud” after rebuilding his life through education.
·Chester, United Kingdom
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