New Scots Connect
New Scots Connect is a Scotland-wide network of groups and organisations working with people seeking refugee protection.
We coordinate and support the network to bring groups and organisations together to learn from each other, share expertise, and access support. Working together we can all help newcomers feel more welcome, supported and connected in Scotland.
Members of the network have access to an online forum in order to work more closely with each other, share their experiences and knowledge, and access training and funding opportunities. Members can also have their group or organisation listed on our New Scots Connect map provided they have a physical location. The map is designed to help people find local, place-based support, so listings must include an address.
New Scots Connect is supported by five Regional Integration Coordinators, based throughout Scotland. The coordinators provide groups with support and advice where needed, and work to build connections within and among community groups.
Who can get involved?
Your organisation can join the network if you are a:
- Refugee-led community
- Local or neighbourhood group
- Integration network
- Faith-based community
- Youth group
- Community of interest/nationality
- Registered charity
- Social enterprise
- Contracted by local authority
- Community sponsorship group.
To join our forum or map, please contact one of our regional co-ordinators:
North East
Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, Angus, Clackmannanshire, Dundee City, Fife and Moray
Marwa.Bushnaq@scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk
South West
East Ayrshire, East Renfrewshire, Inverclyde, North Ayrshire, North Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, South Ayrshire and Dumfries & Galloway
Dumie.Matsebanane@scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk
North West
Argyll & Bute, East Dunbartonshire, Highlands, Western Isles, Orkney Islands, Perth & Kinross, Shetland Islands, Stirling and West Dunbartonshire
Ruby.Seber@scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk
South East
City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, Falkirk, Midlothian, Scottish Borders, South Lanarkshire and West Lothian
Hazar.khalil@scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk
Glasgow
Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Petrit.Shala@scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk