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Refugee Support Service, Stories
Sara and Mariam’s story: a new beginning

When Sara was gravely injured in the bomb blast that destroyed her home in Syria,…

Refugee Support Service, Stories
New Scots Leadership Programme: meet the leaders

In a creative hub in the east end of Glasgow, sixteen impressive community activists and…

Refugee Support Service, Stories
Helping people facing homelessness find hope

The UK asylum system is tough and leaves people at risk of falling through the…

Refugee Support Service, Stories
Henry’s story: supporting people in crisis

Henry is one of our amazing volunteers who helps deliver our Refugee Support Service. Despite…

Refugee Support Service, Stories
Empowering New Scots leaders

We are delighted to welcome 16 talented activists and entrepreneurs to our fourth New Scots…

Refugee Support Service, Stories
Annie’s story: helping refugees find work

Looking for a job in a new country can be a real challenge. Our Refugee…

Refugee Support Service, Stories
Helping professionals improve how they work with refugees

Our Refugee Support Service runs training courses to help professionals improve the way they work…

Refugee Support Service, Stories
Connecting communities in Lanarkshire

Our Refugee Support Service works with community groups, local authorities and organisations in all parts of…

Refugee Support Service, Stories
Gia’s story: supporting vulnerable children

When children seeking safety are wrongly labelled adults by the authorities, the consequences can be…

Refugee Support Service, Stories
Huy and Linh’s story*

The UK asylum system can be especially tough for families. When Huy and his partner…

Refugee Support Service, Stories
Farid’s story*

Facing the complex UK asylum system without a support network of family and friends is…

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Supporting new beginnings: meet Salem

Meet Salem, one of our dedicated integration support workers at Scottish Refugee Council. Since joining…

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Listen to stories from LGBT+ people who have found safety in Scotland

Listen to stories from LGBT+ people who have found safety in Scotland. On World Refugee…

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World Refugee Day: “I am not ashamed of being a refugee”

On World Refugee Day, we honour the strength and resilience of people around the world…

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Refugee Festival Scotland artist spotlight: Maryam Haddadi

Meet Maryam Haddadi. Documentary filmmaker Maryam Haddadi will be screening and discussing her video art…

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Refugee Festival Scotland artist spotlight: Cindy Islam

Meet Cindy Islam. Sound artist Cindy Islam will be presenting their new performance piece – commissioned by…

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