There is considerable help being providing in Scotland that we can celebrate and learn from. This mini-conference, organised with refugees, will help inform, equip and inspire you on what you can do. Whether you’ve only just discovered the destitution in our midst or you’ve been active for a while, this event is for you. A variety of contributors with diverse experience will ensure this morning is worthwhile for you.

Down load promotional leaflets and posters here.

Programme

10am Registration & coffee

10:30 Welcome, introduction to day from Revd David Lunan, Moderator Designate of the Church of Scotland.

10:45 Premiere screening of the “Welcome Update” film from the Camcorder Guerrillas

11:30 Six different interactive workshops

12:15 Action forum: what next for practical and campaigning action

12:45 Celebration lunch of delicious food from refugees and a chance to look at displays and stalls.

Workshops

1. How to provide accommodation for somebody who is destitute
2. What can churches do stop the destitution – and why they should be bothered?
3. 4 great campaigning ideas – and more
4. Protest and direct action
5. Raising the money to help people destitute
6. Working with, and challenging, the media
7. Lobbying your MP and MSP

This event is FREE, but donations are very welcome.

Please let us know if there are ways we can help you to attend and participate by helping with transport, physical access, interpretation, dietary requirements, or with childcare. If you are able to bring a display or small stall please let us know.

The Renfield St Stephen's Centre is at 260 Bath Street in Glasgow (see map here). This is opposite the king's Theatre (behind which is car parking). It is near Charing Cross station (on the low level line) and 42, 57 and 18 bus routes pass outside travelling west and along Sauchiehall Street travelling east. The Centre is fully accessible to wheelchair users.