Scottish Refugee Council: Upcoming events and New Scots Map

Hazar Khalil, Scottish Refugee Council, shares information about several upcoming events and their newly improved map of groups supporting refugees.

Learning Exchange 4: Connecting groups and organisations supporting refugee integration across Scotland.

Join us on Monday 17th March 2025 at 10:00 AM for an online event focused on connecting individuals and organisations supporting refugee integration across Scotland. Share learning and take part in collaborative discussions with presenters including Maryhill Integration Network; Scottish Refugee Council and New Scots Advisory Group.

For more information and to sign up see Learning Exchange 4: Networking to Support Refugee Integration in Scotland Tickets, Mon, Mar 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

Info sessions: What is the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme

We're holding free information sessions for people who want to learn more about the UK government’s new Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme and how these changes might affect them. 

The online sessions will be in English and Ukrainian and will take place over Zoom on the following dates:

·       18 March, 10:00 - 12:00

·       15 April, 10:00 - 12:00 

·       13 May, 14:00 - 16:00

Our expert advisors will cover:

·       What is the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme and who can apply?

·       How to apply and what to expect

·       What you need in order to apply

·       Potential issues and how to resolve them

·       Where to go for support

There will also be opportunities to ask questions. 

Register for one of the sessions here: https://tinyurl.com/32akxpn5

Please spread the word with anyone in the Ukrainian community that could benefit from these information sessions. 

New Scots Connect Map

Scottish Refugee Council's Refugee Support Service has launched a new and improved map of refugee-supporting groups in Scotland, making it easier for people to find help in their local area.  

The New Scots Connect Map is an online directory of groups and organisations offering services and support to refugees and people seeking asylum. and can use the link to join the map and form New Scots Connect Map and Form.