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Renfrewshire kids meet their lockdown penpals for the first time!

Kids in Renfrewshire who took part in the Pen Pals Project have met their pen…

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New Scots leadership programme a huge success!

Last week marked the end of our first ever New Scots Leadership programme in Glasgow….

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Only 1,200 people arrive in the UK from Ukraine through a sponsorship route

Today the Home Office announced that only 1,200 people from Ukraine have arrived in the…

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Connecting Communities in South West Scotland

As our Regional Integration Coordinator for The South West, Aneel Bhopal works with local communities…

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The Stories Behind the Faces

On 26th March we had the pleasure of attending The Stories Behind the Faces, an…

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The road to recovery: Bidih’s story

Many people seeking refugee protection have fled warzones or escaped torture and persecution. We help…

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The Art of Refuge

We’re thrilled to be collaborating with Edinburgh International Festival on a special two-week programme! Refuge…

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Communities Receive Refugee Festival Funding

We’re delighted to announce that 63 grassroots groups across Scotland have been awarded funding from…

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Nationality & Borders Bill update

MPs voted in March on a number of aspects of the anti-refugee, Nationality and Borders…

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World Storytelling Day

March 20th marks World Storytelling Day! Everyone has a story to tell. Our stories reflect…

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Homes For Ukraine – Scotland update

The Scottish Government has announced plans to act as a ‘super sponsor’ for people arriving…

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Our new online help sessions for people affected by the Ukraine conflict

From this week, Scottish Refugee Council will be holding regular online information sessions for people…

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The art of storytelling

This year, the branding for Refugee Festival Scotland is being designed by a very special…

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Our response to UK Gov’s changes to visa application process for Ukrainians

Today’s announcement is welcome if it helps people reach safety faster. But it’s important to…

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Ukraine Crisis: a message for the Home Office

A Joint Statement from Sabir Zazai, Chief Executive of Scottish Refugee Council, and SallyAnn Kelly,…

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Info and advice for hosts of people fleeing Ukraine

Hosting guests from Ukraine Through the UK Government’s Homes for Ukraine sponsorship scheme, members of…

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