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New Scots Storytellers media training

Scottish Refugee Council receive regular enquiries from the media looking to speak to people with…

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New Scots Leadership programmes

In partnership with Social Enterprise Academy, we supported a group of new Scots in Glasgow and…

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Cross Borders: supporting artists from refugee backgrounds

We’re delighted to announce the launch of an ambitious new project supporting artists from refugee…

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Afghanistan: what we know and how we’re helping

So much about the UK Government’s response to the crisis in Afghanistan – and the…

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How can the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act benefit your community group?

As the COVID-19 pandemic impacts our towns and cities, it has been more important than…

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Our response to the UK Government’s “Operation Warm Welcome” announcement

“We call for the UK Government to extend Operation Welcome to those people from Afghanistan…

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Partners in Change: a new approach to supporting refugee families

We’re delighted to have been awarded £450,000 for a new pilot project to help 200…

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Afghan relocation and resettlement: your questions answered

We all saw the heart-breaking scenes unfolding at Kabul airport. But now that the UK…

Stories
Digital Champions meet with Carol Monaghan MP

On a sunny Tuesday in Victoria Park, representatives from new Scots community groups met with…

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9 ways you can help

When faced with so many heart-breaking stories on our newsfeeds and tv screens, it’s easy…

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Scotland is ready to welcome Afghan refugees

Nicola Sturgeon, has confirmed that Scotland is ready and willing to welcome people fleeing the…

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Our policy position on the crisis in Afghanistan

Our thoughts remain with the people of Afghanistan as this dreadful humanitarian and displacement crisis…

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Our response to the UK Government’s planned Afghan resettlement scheme

“We welcome the UK Government’s commitment to resettle up to 20,000 Afghan refugees through the…

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Our statement on the situation in Afghanistan

The horrendous situation facing the people of Afghanistan is foremost in all our minds. These…

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The power of sport: refugee football tournament a huge success

Last weekend, a unique football tournament that showcases the best of Scottish sporting talent and…

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New grants for community groups across Scotland

56 organisations and community groups across Scotland have received £2.8 million to deliver projects designed…

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