Tag: Befriending

HSTAR Scotland was established to empower and facilitate support to women, including the newly-arrived refugees and migrants. We work with various stakeholders to ensure that women’s support provisions are responsive, effective and efficient in meeting our collective humanitarian responsibilities in line with the social justice and equality frameworks: HSTAR Scotland provides a healing environment for all women in Scotland over Read more…

At Strathairlie Hub we offer free English lessons for anyone new to the area. Staff and volunteers also offer help with getting settled, meeting new people and finding things to do in the local community. Read more…

Caithness Voluntary Group has provided volunteers to support the families being resettled in Caithness from Afghanistan. Read more…

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…

We’re a group of migrant and local women based in East Glasgow and together we’re creating a vibrant, female-led collective based around our favourite thing: food! By swapping recipes, ideas and skills, we’re making women’s lives brighter. Our not-for-profit organisation brings together women from all over the world, ending social isolation and empowering them to develop their talents- in the Read more…

Dundee STAR is the University of Dundee branch of a nationwide network of students working to improve the lives of displaced people. Together we take part in volunteering projects, fundraising, campaigning and raising awareness. Read more…

Fife Arabic Society (FAS) was founded in 2000 to promote understanding of Arab culture, language and society among the wider population; provide advocacy, support and signpost services for individuals and families. FAS developed a successful programme of sporting activities and held a number of cultural events which have been very well attended by a wide range of community groups and Read more…

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…

‘Rights & Choices provides befriending and group work opportunities for migrant, refugee and asylum-seeking women in Glasgow who are socially isolated and/or have experienced abuse or violence. We aim to improve wellbeing, reduce isolation and strengthen social networks by providing support, information on women’s rights, and social networking opportunities Read more…

We are a Bible-believing Church in the West-End of Glasgow who looks to provide a warm welcoming inclusive space for all folk from everywhere. Read more…

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…