This summer, we are happy to announce the relaunch of Getting Ready for Opportunities and Work (GROW), a free course designed to equip New Scots parents with the skills and knowledge they need to navigate work in the UK. Understanding
About this event The Welcoming warmly invites you to our Scottish Refugee Week family-friendly event. There will be a mix of music, dance, delicious food, and kids’ activities. Bring along family and friends, as we celebrate the rich diversity of
The Welcoming have put together information on voting rights and how to register to vote for Hong Kong migrants under the British National (Overseas) BN(O) visa scheme.
We spoke to Sulafa Babiker, one of our Community Fridge volunteers, to chat about her first-hand experience of this essential service for New Scots (refugees, asylum seekers and migrants) in Edinburgh.
Our Spring 2024 Newsletter reflects on the needs of New Scots and the power of collaborative work, working in partnership, and working together as a community as we navigate these uncertain times.
We are launching a new quarterly newsletter at The Welcoming and we would love for you to subscribe! What information will you receive? The newsletter includes updates on The Welcoming’s events, activities, salient political issues and how to get involved
The Welcoming’s Friendship project supports New Scots (refugees, asylum seekers and migrants) to overcome social isolation and build community in Edinburgh. Through one-to-one and group befriending activities, participants are empowered to develop new skills and share their knowledge with others.
The Scottish Government has produced Welcome Packs for New Scots. The packs are currently available in five languages: English, Russian, Dari, Ukrainian and Pashto.
We are delighted to be part of Refugee Festival Scotland’s programme this year! You can view artwork created by our members at the Alternative Tracks event facilitated by Distanced Assemblage, at Edinburgh Printmakers. New Scots are also invited to our cross-cultural storytelling event to celebrate World Refugee Week 2022 together.
We look back on 2021 at The Welcoming as a year of challenge, but also as a year of opportunity – to show what we can achieve as a community. We have faced challenges to refugee and migrant rights at home and internationally, adapted our services throughout the pandemic, took climate action for our planet, and developed our approach to equality and diversity.
