My Week on the £8.86 Challenge

Join me, a volunteer at AARC, as I take on the £8.86 challenge – living for a week on the same amount people seeking asylum in the UK receive. From walking miles to the supermarket to stretching ingredients to their limit, I learned just how tough it is to make ends meet. Along the way, I reflected on the isolation and challenges faced by those living in temporary accommodation. Here's how it all unfolded.