What does it take to feel at home in a new place? For many New Scots, it’s built through everyday moments – learning English, finding work, meeting people and gaining confidence step by step. As our CEO Tesfu Gessesse shared
Mahmoud’s story at The Welcoming Starting a new life in a new country comes with challenges that aren’t always visible. New systems, a new language, and often, a sense of starting again from scratch. For many of our members, The
Two Welcoming members build community in the great outdoors Since last April, our community members Polly and Nataliia have been hard at work participating in the Ramblers’ Community Champions project designed to help people gain confidence and experience as leaders in
This story reflects one person’s journey of building confidence, skills and belonging after arriving in Edinburgh. I came to Edinburgh in 2024 to accompany my wife, who is pursuing her PhD at the University of Edinburgh, and to help take
The Welcoming Association’s AGM 2025 celebrated community, leadership and solidarity, highlighting the importance of cohesion in divisive times.
The Welcoming Association has launched a new policy calling on the City of Edinburgh Council and the Scottish Government to take stronger, coordinated action to support community cohesion. At a time when misinformation and hostility towards refugees, asylum seekers, and
The Welcoming’s Ukrainian community enjoyed a trip to Lindisfarne Castle, strengthening connections and building community on Holy Island.
Discover the latest updates from The Welcoming Association in our summer newsletter – featuring community highlights, volunteer impact, new services, and a message from our CEO. See how we’re supporting New Scots in Edinburgh.
Last week at The Welcoming, we celebrated the incredible volunteers who make our work possible, from English language support to friendship-building activities and strategic guidance. Volunteers’ Week 2025 allowed us to come together in gratitude and reflect on the enormous
We’re excited to announce the launch of a new Useful Resources section on our website – a dedicated space where New Scots and community members can easily access helpful, multilingual information about life in Edinburgh and Scotland. From understanding the
