We are

Not A Stranger.

Not A Stranger is an immigrant-led digital narrative project created to:

  • raise public awareness about the newly published 2025 Immigration White Paper;

  • mobilise the most affected communities to take part in the upcoming consultation.

This is about power, dignity, and belonging.

Those of us impacted should have a voice in shaping the future. Through storytelling and solidarity, Not A Stranger works to centre migrant voices, amplify our experiences, and challenge the narrative that paints us as outsiders. We are not strangers—we are your neighbours, your friends, your co-workers, your family.

Our Mission

Empower migrant communities to shape the policies that affect our lives.

Our Approach

We challenge narratives that dehumanise us and build solidarity by reminding the public that we are not strangers—we are part of the fabric of this society.

We work to

  • Inform individuals on the changes in immigration rule;
  • Mobilise affected individuals and the general public to participate directly in democratic processes;
  • Uplift immigrant voices by engaging them in digital storytelling, sharing their stories and contribution to the vibrant UK society.

Our Team

We are a team of political technologists keen to make the public's voices heard.

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David Norton
Campaign Specialist

David is a queer immigrant and campaign strategist based in the UK, originally from the American South. With a background in digital campaigning and movement-building, David has spent over a decade working at the intersection of tech, politics, and social justice.

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Jyotsna Iyer
Policy Researcher

Jyo is a socio-technical researcher of digital identity systems working at Alan Turing Institute. She believes in interdisciplinary thinking and diverse hiring to foster excellence in the field of technology in the UK.

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Yung-Hsuan Wu
Political Tech Researcher

An AI auditor by day, Yung-Hsuan spends his free time working on tech projects with a focus on civic engagement and empowerment. He moved to the UK for its vibrant research culture in creating technology for social good.

Get Involved

Get in touch and find out the best way to join forces on the Not A Stranger project.

contact[at]notastranger[dot]org