The effect of the Republic of Congo's Government was relatively positive on Berthe's life chances up until 1997. Although led by a one-party state for a long period of the countries independent history, the Republic of Congo was the fourth biggest oil producer in the Gulf of Guinea which led to a level of prosperity and stability. Berthe was an educated woman, a nurse, and from a wealthy family – her mother owning her own pharmacy. From this, I gather that the economic state of affairs and stability of the country politically, led to there being an education system in place, employment existed and healthcare was available to the population. These are referred to as being 'socioeconomically valuable' - they give the population increased life
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As we know, Berthe previously benefited from being education within her country, holding employment and having access to healthcare. All of this was taken from her when her country descended into civil war, she arrived in the UK, foreign to the culture, laws and ultimately the way of life. Immediately on arrival with this sense alienism, her life chances continued to be non-existent. With the support of the charity, Berthe became informed of her position and rights within the UK. Over a two-year period, through access to legal support and shelter, Berth was granted the right to stay in the UK. This was the foundation on which her life chance would continue to increase. Berthe now had access to healthcare, and through the Scottish Refugee Council, connections to other woman who had faced the same struggles. This social interaction and creation of friendships led to the adaption of a new culture and language, unlocking skills and qualities that she held in Congo. This provided her with increased feelings of hope, wellbeing, purpose, and confidence which contributes massively to the creation of life chances. Berthe now found herself sitting on a national action group for refugee woman, with purpose and pride after all she had suffered, her life on the upward, ultimately thanks to the Scottish Refugee Council, and her own
As we know, Berthe previously benefited from being education within her country, holding employment and having access to healthcare. All of this was taken from her when her country descended into civil war, she arrived in the UK, foreign to the culture, laws and ultimately the way of life. Immediately on arrival with this sense alienism, her life chances continued to be non-existent. With the support of the charity, Berthe became informed of her position and rights within the UK. Over a two-year period, through access to legal support and shelter, Berth was granted the right to stay in the UK. This was the foundation on which her life chance would continue to increase. Berthe now had access to healthcare, and through the Scottish Refugee Council, connections to other woman who had faced the same struggles. This social interaction and creation of friendships led to the adaption of a new culture and language, unlocking skills and qualities that she held in Congo. This provided her with increased feelings of hope, wellbeing, purpose, and confidence which contributes massively to the creation of life chances. Berthe now found herself sitting on a national action group for refugee woman, with purpose and pride after all she had suffered, her life on the upward, ultimately thanks to the Scottish Refugee Council, and her own