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Our blogs are written by staff members at Scottish Refugee Council, as well as people from a variety of backgrounds who are keen to discuss the issues that refugees and people seeking asylum face.

We are always looking for contributors for our blogs, particularly if you have experience as a refugee or of the asylum system. Contact our media officer if you’d like to get involved.

The opinions expressed in our blogs are the views and opinions of the writer.  Scottish Refugee Council cannot be held responsible for others' opinions.

• 20 February 2012 Meet our talented new Volunteer Blog Coordinator, Kayleigh Thorpe Kayleigh Thorpe, Volunteer Blog Coordinator Kayleigh puts her writing savvy and passion for human rights to good use as our blogger and coordinator. (1 Comment)
• 16 February 2012 An eye-opening experience - learning to manage your money in a friendly and helpful environment Read CarolAnne's weekly diary about the free 'Manage your Money' workshops she runs for refugees in Glasgow (0 Comments)
• 13 February 2012 A strong arms treaty essential to tackle key cause of refugee problem Gary Christie, Head of Policy and Communications Gary highlights why we're backing Amnesty's campaign for a robust arms treaty. (2 Comments)
• 9 February 2012 The strongest and most powerful voice for change is of direct experience Fiona Ballantyne, Women’s Community Development Worker Fiona shares insight from the Basis Project National Conference in Birmingham. (0 Comments)
• 2 February 2012 What can you do in 2012 to help refugees in Scotland? Chi My Ta, Head of Funding Development Chi reveals our Protection Appeal success, shares her ambitions for 2012 to help refugees and invites you to get involved. (0 Comments)
• 18 January 2012 Project with Scottish Refugee Council and Scottish Opera has children learning about a new artform Marlene Madenge, guest blogger Marlene attends the workshops and thinks Hansel and Gretel strikes a chord with many refugee children. (0 Comments)
• 16 January 2012 Join us at our volunteering information afternoon for Asylum Seekers and Refugees Network, exchange details and find out about volunteer opportunities in Glasgow at our information session. (0 Comments)
• 11 January 2012 Protection Appeal – What a response! Chi My Ta, Head of Funding Development Chi updates us on the Protection Appeal and ask you to help us reach our £20,000 target for the Appeal by 31 Jan. (0 Comments)
• 4 January 2012 Understanding integration Gareth Mulvey, Research Officer Our Research Officer Gareth provides an update on his latest research into refugee integration in Scotland. (0 Comments)
• 22 December 2011 Be brave - tell a story through your image Julia Greulich, Scottish Refugee Council Intern Our intern Julia provides first-hand insight into our upcoming art-based photography Spirit Project. (0 Comments)