Sewing2gether All Nations: Caring, Creating, Connecting
is a grass roots community-based organisation providing creative upcycling workshops, life skill training and practical support to refugees and asylum seekers who wish to practise English and build new friendships.
“They have created a safe space where I have felt respected, heard, loved and cared for.”- Group member
Caring Community
• Based in Paisley, welcoming members from across Renfrewshire and Glasgow
• Fostering friendships and helping to rebuild lives
• Encouraging engagement with other group members
and the wider community
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Conversational English
• Weekly Conversational Café and well-being Library
• Building confidence in literacy & language ability
• Online chat group
Care Packages
• Distributing donations of clothing, household goods and other essential items
• Reimbursing participants travel expenses
• Access to Mossvale Food Pantry
• Responding to period poverty
Creative Skills
• Textile upcycling sewing workshops, promoting zero waste
• Providing fortnightly creative skills workshops
• Skill sharing and volunteering opportunities
• Intergenerational activities and events
Advocacy & Signposting
• Support with personal statements, form filling, money matters, CVs, preparation for interviews and appointments
• Travel Empowerment Programme and advancing other essential life skills
• Referral to other agencies and services
