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Edinburgh City Mission’s ‘Salaam’ project supports refugees and people seeking asylum who live in the city. This includes English Conversation Cafés, crafts courses, befriending, New Scots Christmas Appeal and more. We also provide support to the churches who are involved in welcoming New Scots. We chose the name Salaam (Arabic for ‘peace’ and ‘hello!’) because we aim to foster a Read more…
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Syrian Futures is led by a Syrian member of staff at the University of Edinburgh to help Syrian Refugees access higher education and employment. Through the project, we create opportunities to engage the Syrian community with the University of Edinburgh students and facilities to improve their experience living in Edinburgh. We work together to identify opportunities to improve their skills, Read more…
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The Welcoming is a Scottish charity committed to supporting asylum seekers, refugees, and migrants in Edinburgh. We achieve this by helping individuals learn English, secure employment, and access local services; providing opportunities for friendship, creativity, and health and well-being in Edinburgh; connecting locals and newcomers through social and cultural exchange; and collaborating with others to share knowledge and promote positive Read more…
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Multi-Cultural Family Base (MCFB) is a social work organisation focused on early intervention, supporting children and families before challenges become entrenched. We help during key transitions, such as the birth of a child, starting primary school, or moving to Edinburgh as new migrants. Our work addresses identity, loss, displacement, and trauma, fostering belonging and purpose for children. We partner with Read more…
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LINKnet Mentoring is a dedicated organisation established to support minority ethnic communities in Edinburgh, the Lothians, the Scottish Borders, and Fife. Our aim is to assist disadvantaged ethnic minorities in achieving their development goals. Over the years, many individuals have participated in our mentoring programmes, with education and employment mentoring being our core offerings. What is Mentoring? Mentoring is a Read more…
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Home-Start is a community network of trained volunteers and professional support, dedicated to helping families with young children across the UK navigate challenging times. We are here for parents when they need us most because childhood cannot wait. Parenting has never been easy. It can be isolating, frustrating, heartbreaking, and overwhelming. Life-changing events can affect anyone, and Home-Start is here Read more…
