The term "refugee" has often been linked with words such as "vulnerable" or "dangerous." We aim to counteract these misconceptions and provide a platform for refugees to control their own narrative and use their own voice to tell their stories. 👇

What do we want for the future? In sharing personal stories by refugees themselves, we can fight misrepresentation and provide a wider understanding of the newcomer experience. By doing this, we can create the open society we all want and deserve! 💪

Come along to the Community Volunteer Fair to the Quaker House. The GCP team is already here and waiting for you! Thank you COLOURS of Edinburgh COLOURS of Edinburgh COLOURS of Edinburgh for organising.

Please help share this message and remember that all refugees and people seeking asylum in Scotland will get *free health care* bit.ly/3aQiBr8

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: John Quiroga (YonQui) A Colombian-born artist whose art conveys the experiences of displaced peoples, aiming to capture not only their social struggles but also their social triumphs. Read more at coloursedinburgh.co.uk/post/artist-sp…

We're proud to present LEAVE NO ONE BEHIND, an online campaign raising awareness on refugee experiences and responses to COVID19, and raising funds for Choose Love Read more and support: coloursedinburgh.co.uk/covid19-leave-…

Check out the first instalment in 'LEAVE NO ONE BEHIND' by Orson Gard here: coloursedinburgh.co.uk/covid-19-and-w… We're raising money for Choose Love's Emergency Coronavirus Appeal, donate here: justgiving.com/fundraising/co…

NEGLECTED LABOUR RIGHTS: THE VULNERABILITY OF REFUGEE WORK Check out the first in a new blog series written by guest blogger Abdulaziz Abdulaziz. coloursedinburgh.co.uk…/neglected-labour-right…

FOCUS ON: REFUGEE HEALTH HEROES by Orson Gard. Part 3 of 'Leave No One Behind' now live here: coloursedinburgh.co.uk/post/focus-on-… We're raising £1000 to supply doctors, nurses, and hygiene equipment in refugee camps. Donate now: justgiving.com/fundraising/co…

We recently had the privilege of speaking to Mohammed Mominul Hamid, a true inspiration and hero, who is not only a longstanding volunteer with the Fire Services, and a Refugee Week Leader, but is now helping the vulnerable amidst COVID-19. Read here: coloursedinburgh.co.uk/post/spotlight…

Check our our new article by guest blogger Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, highlighting the political exploitation of refugees: coloursedinburgh.co.uk/post/refugees-…

Eid Mubarak to all who celebrate! May you have a blessed and happy Eid al-Fitr

"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere"- Martin Luther King Jr. Donate to Minnesota Freedom Fund , Reclaim the Block and @blackvisionscollective Sign the petitions for #justice at ColorOfChange

*PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION* Over £150 and display opportunities for top 3. Open to people from refugee and newcomer backgrounds in the UK and Europe. Submissions close 18/06/20, winner announced 20/06/20. For more details, how to submit and T&Cs visit bit.ly/beautyintheord…

Happy World Refugee Day! This year, we're taking a call to action for #APrayerforLegalAid . Under newly enacted regulations, legally aided asylum and immigration work is now financially unviable. Read more on ways you can help in a new blog by Eve Flint: ow.ly/2a1Q50AdcUv

Take a photo that captures beauty in your everyday life at home and share it with COLOURS of Edinburgh. Deadline is 30th June. #refugeeswelcome #asylumseekers

We're 90% of our way to our goal of raising £1000 for Choose Love's Emergency Coronavirus Appeal fund! As countries open up, please give what you can to those still extremely vulnerable and in need of basic sanitation: justgiving.com/fundraising/co…

We're 92% to our target of £1000 for Choose Love 's Coronavirus Emergency Appeal. Funds are going to provide hygiene and medical support for vulnerable refugees in camps. Please donate and share: justgiving.com/fundraising/co…

Even £5- the price of drink at the pub- counts. We're raising funds for Choose Love Emergency Coronavirus Appeal, so that vulnerable refugees can receive the hygiene and medical support that we take for granted. Please share and donate: justgiving.com/fundraising/co… #helprefugees

"The asylum-granting countries should give serious consideration to the length and facilitation of family reunification procedures." Read our new article by Abdulaziz Abdulaziz: coloursedinburgh.co.uk/post/refugee-f…