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We work with communities to empower them to lead practical and sustainable food-related activities that improve health and well-being and which support them to build stronger, more cohesive communities. We run a range of regular courses and community sessions throughout the year within the communities we work with. Women and girls only, children and young people (Under 18) only, older Read more…
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Saheliya is a specialist mental health and well-being support organisation for black, minority ethnic, asylum seeker, refugee and migrant women and girls (12+) in the Edinburgh and Glasgow area. We develop our service user’s self-esteem and confidence as well as reduce barriers such as isolation and depression. We do this by using a range of wrap around services including counselling, Read more…
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Saheliya is a specialist mental health and well-being support organisation for black, minority ethnic, asylum seeker, refugee and migrant women and girls (12+) in the Edinburgh and Glasgow area. We develop our service user’s self-esteem and confidence as well as reduce barriers such as isolation and depression. We do this by using a range of wrap around services including counselling, Read more…
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Caithness Voluntary Group has provided volunteers to support the families being resettled in Caithness from Afghanistan. Read more…
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Waverley Care is Scotland’s HIV, hepatitis and sexual health charity. Our Health Improvement Team West (Glasgow and Lanarkshire) has an African Health Project which works with people from African communities who are living with HIV, as well as providing education and HIV/hepatitis testing for people who would like to know their status. We can also provide free condoms and information Read more…
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We are a small organisation that was established in April 2019 to help UK refugees and asylum seekers to get access to higher education, vocational training and increase their employability on the UK job market. Read more…
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Take One Action Scotland’s global action cinema project linking audiences, films, campaigners & communities. We spotlight stories of migration and link our audiences with campaigning and advocacy groups in Scotland, whilst prioritising welcoming refugees and asylum seekers in our audiences and volunteer team. Read more…
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Our Collective Advocacy groups are open to people with lived experience of mental health issues – all are open to refugees and people in the asylum system. We also have groups that may be of interest to these communities: people from ethnic minority backgrounds LGBTQI+ people Experiences of Trauma group Read more…
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We help people in 3 main ways: employment, education and self-development. Read more…
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We offer clothing to anyone who may be in need – all welcome. Opening times for men’s clothing is Thursdays from 5-7pm, and ladies clothing will be on Wednesdays (yet to reopen). Read more…
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Roar works largely, but not exclusively, with older adults, supporting them to stay mobile and connected and to promote positive physical and mental health and wellbeing. We run a variety of local services across Renfrewshire, including Befriending, Stay Mobile Stay Connected (frailty prevention), Digital Support, Roar Do Feet (toenail trimming) and support to combat Loneliness and Isolation.. Read more…
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Identifying and recovering victims of human trafficking in Scotland and providing long-term support for survivors. Read more…
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Highland Multicultural Friends is dedicated to celebrating cultural diversity and connecting communities in the Highlands of Scotland. We are a community group welcoming all women to enjoy various activities: cooking club, sewing group, ESOL classes, stay and play (for mums and their 0-3 age children), an after-school kids club and women’s fitness. Read more…
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Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) is the third sector interface for the Fife Council area. We are an independent charity that receives funding from key public sector agencies to ensure the third sector is robust, resilient and delivers high-quality services for the people of Fife. Read more…
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Salaam’ is Edinburgh City Mission’s project that supports refugees and asylum seekers who live in our city. We also provide support to the churches who are involved in welcoming them. We chose the name Salaam (Arabic for ‘peace’ and ‘hello!’) because we desire and strive to help Edinburgh become a peaceful and loving home for those who have been forced Read more…
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The main objectives of ELREC are: to work towards the elimination of discrimination in all its forms-to reduce inequality and promote a culture of human rights-to promote good relations between persons of protected characteristics without distinction on grounds of race, gender, gender identity, marital status/civil partnerships, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion and pregnancy and maternity. to promote and organise cooperation Read more…
