Shoulder to Shoulder
Walkers took to the hills on Sunday 2 July to take part in ‘Shoulder to Shoulder’ an interfaith pilgrimage on the theme of sanctuary and refugees.
Scotland hosts UK Anglican/Episcopal online meeting
Anglicans from across the UK contributed to an online meeting hosted by Scottish Faiths Action for Refugees and the Anglican Alliance earlier today (3 July 2017).
New Scots: Refugee Integration Strategy – could you hold an engagement event?
On World Refugee Day, 20 June 2017, Angela Constance MSP (the Cabinet Secretary for Communities, Social Security and Equalities) launched a new engagement programme to inform development of the next New Scots refugee integration strategy.
Refugee Festival Scotland 2017: Connect!
Refugee Festival Scotland’s programme for 2017 is out now! The Festival runs from 20 June – 2 July and the theme is CONNECT.
Widening the Welcome – survey of local groups
Scottish Community Development Centre (SCDC) is the national body supporting best practice in community development. They have been asked by the Scottish Government to support and share best practice among those working to receive people arriving in Scotland through Vulnerable Person Relocation Schemes. This work came from a conference Sanctuary, Solidarity and Social Capital which... Read More
2 July – Shoulder to Shoulder: An interfaith pilgrimage
Shoulder to Shoulder An interfaith pilgrimage, part of Refugee Festival Scotland Sunday 2 July – walk – Ben Ledi, near Callander Christian Aid Scotland and Scottish Faiths Action for Refugees are pleased to present Shoulder to Shoulder, a pilgrimage walk for all people regardless of their religion or belief. Register via Eventbrite Together we’ll walk... Read More
23 March – Training Opportunity
1.00-4.30, Thursday 23 March 2017 – Engaging Young Refugees: An Equipping Day for Youth Workers Aberdeenshire, Ayr, Edinburgh, Glasgow and venues across the UK. Church Response For Refugees, Premier Youthwork, Youthscape and Refugee Support Network are excited to announce Engaging Young Refugees: An Equipping Day for Youth Workers. It is a FREE day of training... Read More
Scottish Church leaders: Keep taking child refugees
Voices from the Scottish Catholic and Church of Scotland community have come together in a common statement on the decision to end the ‘Dubs’ scheme for asylum seeking children.
26 February – Amnesty International Fundraising Concert
8pm Sunday 26 February – A Musical Welcome: Concert for refugees St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, Palmerston Place, Edinburgh Tickets £10/£8 concessions The Orchestra of the Canongait will be performing to raise funds for Amnesty International. The concert will include Dvořák’s Carnival Overture, Elgar’s Cello Concerto and Sheherezade by Rimsky-Korsakov. Download a flyer for the concert.... Read More
Edinburgh Weekend Club in the running for community funds to tackle Islamophobia
Scottish Faiths Action for Refugees’ new programme in Edinburgh is in contention for funding to be decided by members of the public. Voting is now open for anyone aged eight or over who lives, works or volunteers in the City of Edinburgh! If you are eligible, please consider supporting us. You can vote online. To... Read More