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Our Spring Newsletter is here – Catch up on the latest from The Welcoming

Our Spring Newsletter is here – Catch up on the latest from The Welcoming

We’re excited to share the latest edition of our newsletter, filled with highlights, updates, and stories from across The Welcoming Association community. In this issue, we reflect on some of the key moments from the past few months – from

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UN Refugee High Commissioner Meets New Scots in Edinburgh

Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, smiling alongside Sabir Zazai from the Scottish Refugee Council and Tesfu Gessesse, CEO of The Welcoming Association, during a visit to The Welcoming in Edinburgh. Text reads: “UN Refugee High Commissioner Meets New Scots in Edinburgh” with The Welcoming logo above.

There was a special buzz in the air at The Welcoming Association in Edinburgh last week, as the organisation hosted a truly historic visit from Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees. Grandi’s visit – organised by the Scottish

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Equalities Minister Kaukab Stewart Visits The Welcoming Association

Equalities Minister Text reads: Kaukab Stewart Visits The Welcoming Association

The Welcoming Association hosted Scotland’s Equalities Minister Kaukab Stewart as part of her ongoing engagement with organisations supporting New Scots. The Minister joined The Welcoming’s leadership and community representatives at their Edinburgh base to discuss their impactful work, explore new

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Celebrating Sulafa’s Journey: From Volunteer to Edinburgh City Council Employee

Celebrating Sulafa’s Journey: From Volunteer to Edinburgh City Council Employee

At The Welcoming, we are fortunate to have incredible volunteers like Sulafa, whose dedication and passion have made a lasting impact on both our charity and the local community. Today, we are excited to celebrate Sulafa’s journey as she embarks

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Celebrating Our Volunteers: Event

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On October 1st, we had the privilege of gathering with an extraordinary group of people to celebrate something truly special—the dedication of our volunteers. These individuals have given their time, energy, and hearts to support New Scots in Edinburgh, making

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Upcoming Workshops and Activities at The Welcoming

Upcoming workshops and activities at The Welcoming

Happy October! The Welcoming is excited to offer a range of workshops and activities designed to empower, educate, and engage the local community here in Edinburgh.

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Black History Month Scotland: What’s On In Edinburgh

Black History Month Scotland 2024

October is Black History Month, a time to honour the history, culture, and contributions of Black communities in Scotland. This is what’s on in Edinburgh.

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Scotland Climate Week 2024 – Stories for Change

Scotland Climate Week 2024

The Welcoming’s Service and Programme Lead, Chiara Puppi shares her Stories For Change for Scotland’s Climate Week!

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Celebrating Our Incredible Volunteers!

Volunteer Event at The Welcoming

We are thrilled to invite all of our volunteers to a special evening dedicated to celebrating the amazing contributions of The Welcoming’s volunteers!

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Upcoming Workshops and Events at The Welcoming

Upcoming events and workshops at the Welcoming

Whether you want to develop new skills, explore creative hobbies, or get practical advice, we’ve got something for you.

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