The Inspire Project was developed by The Welcoming Association and ProjectScotland to meet the clear need of supporting young New Scots refugee’s and asylum seekers, to overcome the barriers faced with relocating and living in a new city (Edinburgh and Dundee), helping New Scots to thrive and play an active role in their new communities.
New Scots arriving in Scotland can often face multiple barriers to further education, employment, training and a whole host of other opportunities. The Inspire Project was set up to tackle these challenges, drawing on the unique skills and expertise of The Welcoming and ProjectScotland.
Throughout this project, we have provided tailored and bespoke support to young New Scots, helping them to build skills, confidence, explore career options, plan for the future, integrate into their communities and to ultimately move forward in life. We have empowered participants to volunteer in their communities and have facilitated the opportunity for each young person to benefit from a positive, trusting mentoring relationship as a wrap-around support.
This report details the part played by ProjectScotland through this partnership
ProjectScotland have worked with over 80 New Scots with the help of 35 dedicated Volunteer Mentors. In this report you’ll read about some of their stories and the vital volunteering opportunities they have taken part in. It has been a joy to meet and support.