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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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Support New Scots This Winter: Donate to Our Food Hampers

Alt text: "A promotional image for The Welcoming's Winter Food Drive. The top section features The Welcoming logo, with colourful text saying 'Donate to our Winter Food Drive.' The right side displays illustrations of various food items, including tins of beans, soup, spaghetti, fruit cocktail, green peas, ham slices, tuna, baked biscuits, pork and beans, and sausage. Sparkling star graphics are scattered around the image, adding a festive touch."

As winter approaches, we are working to support refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants in Edinburgh who may need extra help during this time. With our Community Fridge closing for three weeks over Christmas, we are putting together food hampers to

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