New Scots Connection

Posted on February 1, 2019

Scottish Refugee Council is developing New Scots Connect, an online resource that will map all community groups and organisations, large and small, working with and for refugees across the country.

The new national network aims to build social connections and enhance Scotland’s welcome to refugees.

As part of this initiative, the map will provide useful information on all the communities and organisations supporting refugees, including (for example), what the group does and how to get in touch with them. It will be available for everyone to use, from local groups, councils, and third sector organisations, to people rebuilding their lives in Scotland to find out what is happening in their area.

To list your group or organisation on the map, please complete the New Scots Connect Google form.

Alternatively, for further information or support in completing the form, contact Marwa Bushnaq by phone: 07523909212, or email: Marwa.Bushnaq@scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk

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