A total of 224 projects from across the country will benefit from more than £20 million in funding to drive forward Scotland’s equality agenda in 2016-17. The projects will work with individuals, families, children and communities to address inequality and discrimination. Continue reading £20 million to support equality initiatives
Tag: ELREC
Have your say on Diversity Day
To mark the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, Edinburgh College in collaboration with ELREC is holding an event with the local diverse community.
When: Tuesday 24 May, 4:30pm onwards
Question Time events as election looms
Local community organisations have organised two Question Time events in the run-up to May’s Holyrood elections
TUESDAY 22 MARCH 6 – 8 pm
at Craigroyston Community High School
THURSDAY 24 MARCH 10am – 12 noon
at Royston Wardieburn Community Centre
Contact Anita on 0131 551 1671 if you need childcare.
These events are being organised by Pilton Community Health Project, North Edinburgh Community Learning and Development, Craigroyston Community High School, North Edinburgh Timebank, Living in Harmony and Edinburgh and Lothian Regional Equality Council.
Ask candidates for the Scottish Parliament the questions that matter to you!
Tackling racism and hate crime: free training session
THURSDAY 11 FEBRUARY 3 – 5.30pm
West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre
Equalities & Engagement: free training with Living in Harmony
Would you like to:
- Understand and discuss the fundamental aspects of the Equality Act 2010? And be able examine your responsibilities relating to it?
- Increase your understanding of issues facing minority ethnic groups in the area?
- Learn how to talk about controversial issues and dispel the myths about immigration?
Living in Harmony, supported by Pilton Community Health Project and in partnership with the Edinburgh and Lothian’s Equality Council (ELREC), is offering free training sessions on equalities and engagement.
Dates for 2016:
Friday 22 January 9.30am -1pm
Friday 25 March 9.30am – 1pm
All sessions will be held at Pilton Community Health Project.
These sessions are FREE and available to all workers in North Edinburgh.
Call 0131 551 1671 or email admin@pchp.org.uk to book a place.
Living in Harmony meets 10 December
Dear all,
I hope you are well. The next forum event is on Thursday 10 December. Please let me know if you would like to come. See details below: Continue reading Living in Harmony meets 10 December
Breaking down barriers
ELREC wants your views
ELREC (Edinburgh & Lothians Regional Equality Council) has launched a project, funded by the Scottish government, that aims to increasing representation of Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities in public life and the democratic process in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
The first step of the project is to identify the barriers which limit the participation by conducting a survey which will be then used to plan & design the next phase. We would like to request that you to complete the survey online; it will take around 15-20 minutes.
Your view is really important in order to determine further steps to be taken.
Please find the survey link here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/elrec
If you would like a hardcopy of the survey by post please get in touch. For any inquiries, please contact me by email: mrahman@elrec.org.uk or telephone 0131 556 0441. For more information see the project brochure by clicking here.
Thank you in advance for helping us with this project.
Mizan Rahman
Equality Engagement Officer
Edinburgh and Lothian Regional Equality Council (ELREC)
14 Forth Street, Edinburgh EH1 3LH
Tel: 0131 556 0441
Email: mrahman@elrec.org.uk
ELREC appeal: Pedal for Nepal
PLEASE DONATE FOR NEPAL: ELREC CYCLES FOR NEPAL
Dear Friends / Colleagues,
Help us to raise funds for Nepal Earthquake victims. Please donate via gofundme http://www.gofundme.com/ELREC4NEPAL or at ELREC. No donation is too small.
On the 25th of April 2015 a powerful earthquake killed more than 8500 people and destroyed many homes, roads and historical monuments. Nepal has declared a state of emergency. The earthquake has left hundreds of thousands of families homeless and without access to drinking water, and reliable and safe food supply.
It is heart-breaking to think what these people are going through after losing their loved ones, their homes and their villages. These are very difficult times for Nepal. Nepal is one of the least developed countries in the world with a very high level of poverty. The people of Nepal need all the help they can get to overcome this terrible disaster.
To support Nepali victims, come join us on Sunday 9 August to raise funds for Nepal. We will cycle along the Water of Leith from the city centre to Balerno and cycle back to the centre.
Please let us know if you will be joining the cycle ride or whether you will be at the meeting and starting point to give your support. Many people have already indicated their intention to cycle the route.
Please wear appropriate clothing, bring your own bicycle, water and snacks. If you don’t have a bike, let us know: we might be able to help.
When: Sunday 9 August from 2pm to 5pm
Where: Meet and startat the junction of Saunders Street and Deanhaugh Street, Stockbridge: EH3 6TU. See route Map (below).
Our goal is to raise £5,000
We welcome all donations whether you are able to cycle with us or not.
ALL FUNDS RAISED WILL BE DONATED to Nepal Scotland Association (http://www.nepalscotlandassociation.org/).
ELREC will provide you with feedback on the use of the funds in Nepal. The funds will help to re-build homes for the victims in villages such of Nuwakot and Gorkha where there is acute poverty.
Thank you in advance for all of your generous donations to help the people of Nepal.
For further information, please contact ELREC by email: admin@elrec.org.uk or by phone on 0131 556 0441.
Foysol Choudhury MBE
Chair, Edinburgh and Lothians Regional Equality Council
http://www.elrec.org.uk/
Pohela Boishakh পহেলা বৈশাখ,
North Edinburgh’s Bangladeshis celebrate New Year
North Edinburgh’s Bangladeshi residents held an event to celebrate the Bengali New Year 1422 at Granton Parish Church on Boswall Parkway this afternoon.
Edinburgh & Lothian Regional Equality Council (ELREC) is supporting the local residents group and they are plan to initiate various engagement activities with the local services and the wider community over the coming months.
Leith Academy event to celebrate LGBT History Month
Edinburgh and Lothian Regional Equality Council, LGBT Youth Scotland and Leith Academy in collaboration with Lothian LGBT Development Group are jointly hosting an event to celebrate LGBT History Month 2015.
LGBT History Month: Education and Equality
Thursday 26 February 2015, 5.30 – 8pm
Leith Academy , 20 Academy Park, Edinburgh, EH6 8JQ
LGBT History Month takes place in Scotland every February. It is an opportunity to celebrate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) lives and culture by exploring our own and others’ histories in an LGBT context. It is also an opportunity for learning, discussion and debate around the continued journey for complete LGBT inclusion.
LGBT_History_Month_2015_Invite
The theme for LGBT History Month 2015 is Education, and this evening will be an opportunity to hear how improved equalities can support pupils and students to achieve.
This year’s celebration will bring together communities to increase awareness of different identities and cultures. It will feature keynote speakers, multicultural performances, dances and live music. It will appeal to teachers, students, professionals and community members.
Can you please share the invitation to friends and family who might be interested in attending the event?
The event is FREE – you can book online via
http://bit.ly/1KFZVsz
LGBT_History_Month_2015_Invite
For further information contact:
Nigel Chipps
Youth and Community Development Officer (Edinburgh and The Lothians), LGBT Youth Scotland
E-mail: nigel.chipps@lgbtyouth.org.uk