Hendy is originally from Malaysia. He lives in a small flat with eight other workers. He has never seen his baby girl. He communicates with his family in Malaysia via Facebook. As he had to renounce Malaysian citizenship, he is unable even to go back. His life is suspended.
The Migration Museum has raised more than £5,000 through crowdfunding towards its upcoming refugee crisis exhibition, which will open in June.
‘Museums have been urged “to do migration differently” by addressing contemporary issues and avoiding clichés.’
‘It is fair to say that Ireland’s relationship with Britain can come under the umbrella of “complicated” – and what better way to explore it than look at the migration of the Irish into Britain over the 20th century.’
