‘I Hear You’ is a new project from Scottish Refugee Council highlighting the conversations that happen between clients and caseworkers. This video shares touching insights into the hopes, fears and stories of refugees and those seeking asylum here in Scotland. It is fantastic to hear people sharing conversations, including Elaine C Smith, Katie Leung and […]
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A new running group in Glasgow with a big vision – Find our more about Runfugee!
Information on Runfugee Running Club a brand new inclusive, relaxed and supportive group starting next soon. The purpose of Runfugee is to help and support refugees in the Glasgow area through running. The group’s founder Neil explains why he was motivated to set up the initiative: “Running is a great way to build friendships and […]
‘Claiming Back The Narrative’ – exploring home, belonging and identity #RefugeeFestScot
As part of our ‘home and wellbeing’ series, Mind Waves Project Assistant Marie shares her experience of attending Refuweegee‘s Claiming Back The Narrative photo exhibition. Yesterday I decided to make the most of a typically dreich morning in Glasgow by heading over to Kelvingrove Museum to explore ‘Claiming Back The Narrative’. Part of the Refugee […]
‘It is evening’ – a film about leaving your country behind by young people from Central and West Integration Network
It was an absolute privilege to work with the children and young people at Central and West Integration Network, helping them to make some animations about their lives. We’ll be sharing their creations as part of our age and wellbeing series over the next few weeks. Their first film is simple but hugely powerful, showing […]
Our pick of the best things to do at the #refugeefestscot #journeys
The Mind Waves theme at the moment is journeys. We’re talking about our personal mental health journeys, as well as actual geographical journeys . It’s undeniable that travelling far from home, even for the best of reasons, has a big impact on mental wellbeing. It’s hard to imagine how it must feel to have to […]
Refuweegee has to be the word of the year
We spend a lot of time talking to people in and around Glasgow about what makes them happy, what makes them angry. It’s given us an overwhelmingly positive idea of what it means to be part of the city. So, it didn’t come as a surprise to see the “refuweegee” project. We are all aware […]