Exciting New Opportunity … Could This Be You ??
Would you like to be involved in networking and building the capacity of local community groups to make a lasting difference for refugee integration? The Church of Scotland, on behalf of SFAR, is looking for someone with passion, knowledge and enthusiasm to develop, support and coordinate faith groups working with refugees as part of a joint... Read More
Asylum Accommodation
The UK Government will soon sign contracts determining asylum accommodation for the next 10 years. A Westminster Hall Debate has been secured on Wednesday 10 October, 2.30-4pm. The Scottish Refugee Council are urging us to ask our MP to attend this debate and stand up for a more humane and efficient asylum system. Their briefing and... Read More
Lord Dubs launches petition: safe passage to UK for 10,000 child refugees
Lord Dubs, whose life was saved by Kindertransport, has launched a petition calling on the UK Prime Minister Theresa May to act in the spirit of 80 years ago and make a commitment to give safe passage to 10,000 child refugees from Europe and the regions over the next 10 years. Over the weekend, faith... Read More
Free legal advice for tenants at risk of eviction
“It’s really important to remember that everyone has rights, even when facing eviction and homelessness and destitution.” (Wafa Shaheen, Head of Integration at Scottish Refugee Council). Great to see a joint initiative between the legal and third sector in response to Serco announcing plans for forcible evictions. Free, confidential legal advice will be offered by... Read More
Keep me like the echo
In the final weekend of Edinburgh Art Festival, at the Scottish Parliament, on Saturday 25 August, 6-8pm, artists Ross Birrell and David Harding invite Syrian friends – composer and violinist Ali Moraly, soprano Rasha Rizk and musicians of the Damascus String Quintet – to present a live performance in association with their new artwork for Edinburgh Art... Read More
Churches respond to the refugee crisis
A recent update from Churches Together in Britain and Ireland gives an amazing overview of the huge breadth of work with and for refugees and asylum seekers – in our own countries, across Europe and beyond: CTBI Update
We are recruiting!
Scottish Faiths Action for Refugees is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals from different faith, religion and belief backgrounds who would like to contribute to and shape an integration project for refugees, asylum seekers and new migrants in Edinburgh. For over a year Scottish Faiths Action for Refugees has been running a refugee integration programme in... Read More
Becoming Human Together
Christian Aid Scotland and Scottish Faiths Action for Refugees have published a new theological reflection on migration.
Refugee Voices Scotland
Scottish Faiths Action for Refugees co-ordinator David Bradwell recently featured on an episode of the new podcast series Refugee Voices Scotland.
Church of Scotland General Assembly – fringe meeting
Monday 21 May 12.30-2.00pm 1st Floor Hall, Quaker Meeting House, Edinburgh Scottish Faiths Action for Refugees will be holding a lunchtime fringe event at the Church of Scotland General Assembly in Edinburgh. Hear from Wendy Young (Worship and Theology Partnerships, Christian Aid Scotland and Vice-Convener of the Church and Society Council) and get your copy... Read More