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Omar’s story: picking up the pieces

Omar has spent eight years trapped in the UK’s asylum system, barred from working and…

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‘A symbol of hope’: Mural finds new home at Aberdeen charity

Artwork celebrating the “collective resilience” of people living in asylum hotels has found a permanent…

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Sara and Mariam’s story: a new beginning

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

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Connecting Communities in the Highlands: a trip to Torridon

Afghan families resettled in the Highlands of Scotland enjoyed a fun-filled activity day in spectacular…

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New Scots Leadership Programme: meet the leaders

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

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Hadi and Neda’s story: helping new refugees find their feet

Volunteers play a vital role in all aspects of our work. Hadi and Neda are…

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AGM 2024 report: ‘Our world is changing, and so must we’

Scottish Refugee Council’s Annual General Meeting focused on how we can “futureproof” ourselves, navigating complex…

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Helping people facing homelessness find hope

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

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No Borders Comedy Night Returns to Glee Club this November

Back by popular demand, our No Borders comedy night is set to return to Glee…

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Why free bus travel for asylum seekers matters

The Scottish Government has recommitted to providing free bus travel for people seeking asylum by…

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Henry’s story: supporting people in crisis

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

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Empowering New Scots leaders

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

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Annie’s story: helping refugees find work

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

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Urgent action needed on homelessness and destitution

Thousands of people in Scotland are being forced into extreme poverty and homelessness by hostile…

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Helping professionals improve how they work with refugees

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

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Safety advice and information for communities affected by far-right terror

We have put together information and advice on staying safe and supporting each other amidst…

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