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The Pyramid of Crisis: The Experience of Ukrainians in Edinburgh

The Pyramid of Crisis: The Experience of Ukrainians in Edinburgh

The Welcoming’s Director, Tesfu Gessesse, reflects on the approach of the Scottish Government and local authorities to the crisis in Ukraine, and on the experiences of Ukrainians in Edinburgh.

The Welcoming Association 14th December 202214th December 2022 Announcement Read more

Donate to The Welcoming’s Winter Appeal 2022

Donate to The Welcoming’s Winter Appeal 2022

The Welcoming offers compassionate support to over 2,000 New Scots, including over 800 Ukrainians and 100 Afghans. Without your help, our services are at risk.

The Welcoming Association 22nd November 202223rd November 2022 Announcement Read more

Your invitation to The Welcoming’s AGM 2022

Your invitation to The Welcoming’s AGM 2022

The Welcoming’s Annual General Meeting 2022 is an opportunity for you to hear more about our work and get to know our team and board.

The Welcoming Association 7th October 20227th October 2022 Announcement Read more

Welcome Packs for New Scots

Welcome Packs for New Scots

The Scottish Government has produced Welcome Packs for New Scots. The packs are currently available in five languages: English, Russian, Dari, Ukrainian and Pashto.

The Welcoming Association 12th August 202212th August 2022 Announcement Read more

Stay updated on The Welcoming’s latest news

Stay updated on The Welcoming’s latest news

We are launching a new quarterly newsletter at The Welcoming! It will include updates on The Welcoming’s events, activities and political action.

The Welcoming Association 19th July 202217th April 2025 Announcement Read more

The Welcoming Volunteers Awarded Again at Inspiring Volunteer Awards

The Welcoming Volunteers Awarded Again at Inspiring Volunteer Awards

We are delighted to announce that our ESOL Teachers Team and one of our befriending volunteers have won awards through the Inspiring Volunteer Awards 2022.

The Welcoming Association 30th May 202227th May 2022 Announcement Read more

The Welcoming at Refugee Festival Scotland 2022

Print test, Alternative Tracks. May 2022

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.

The Welcoming Association 27th May 202227th May 2022 What's On Read more

Health and Wellbeing at The Welcoming – Announcement

Health and Wellbeing at The Welcoming – Announcement

The Welcoming’s health and wellbeing activities for New Scots will restart this month. Our programme supports New Scots (asylum seekers, refugees and migrants) in Edinburgh to look after their physical and mental health, and feel empowered to make personal wellbeing choices.

The Welcoming Association 17th May 20227th October 2022 Announcement Read more

Why do people flee their country?

Why do people flee their country?

Our Director Tesfu Gessesse was asked to write for The Concept Journal about The Welcoming’s work, his personal background, and the issues faced by refugees around the world. In his article, Tesfu reflects on the UN Security Council’s involvement (or lack of) in the current wars in Yemen, Myanmar, Ethiopia and Ukraine.

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Celebrating 7 years of Welcoming a Greener Future

Celebrating 7 years of Welcoming a Greener Future

After a wonderful seven years, our Welcoming a Greener Future project came to an end on Thursday 31 March 2022. Since 2015 we have: Saved 701.5 tonnes Co2, held over 300 climate change activities, and engaged with over 2,000 people.

The Welcoming Association 1st April 202221st April 2022 Announcement Read more
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