Topic outline

  • General

  • Overview of the New Scots leadership programme 2023-24

    • From October 2023 to March 2024, 16 refugees/asylum seekers took part in the third cohort of the New Scots leadership programme. Learners were given the opportunity to develop strategic leadership skills, and access tools to create impact and build a strong community with other refugees living in Scotland. The programme was delivered by the Social Enterprise Academy, in collaboration with the Scottish Refugee Council.


      During this programme, learners have:

      • Accessed a supportive space to connect with peers
      • Developed the tools to step up as key leaders within their community
      • Equipped themselves with practical skills to help them understand themselves better; lead, motivate and inspire others
      • Considered they could take a more strategic approach to lead in their community, whether it was the refugee community or the geographical communities that they found themselves in.


      Who is the programme for?

      This programme is for Scottish refugees who would like to build on their existing leadership skills, develop their resilience and become key leaders for their communities.

      This programme is for people who...

      • Have experienced the asylum system in Scotland, whether they are in the process of seeking asylum and/or have a protection status (refugee, resettlement, humanitarian protection, etc.)
      • Are interested in developing their leadership potential so that they can assume a leadership role in Scotland (e.g. as a working group or core group chair or executive member).
      • Are committed to participating in the entire year-long learning programme;
      • Have a strong professional work history that demonstrates increasing development of skills and increasing responsibilities;
      • Have expressed desire and passion for exercising leadership in their community.


      We have created a FAQ document based on the questions that have been asked about the programme:

      Image of a button labelled "Q&A Notes"


      Programme overview and structure

      The programme takes place over 6 months, with learners expected to attend two in-person sessions in Glasgow each month.

      In 2023-24, the programne was fully funded, to enable learners to focus on their development, with additional assistance provided for transport, accommodation, and childcare expenses.

      Overview: Click the bubbles below to view the programme overview.

      This course was an excellent opportunity to test my experiences against leadership theories and frameworks. Creating an environment in which people feel like they are a part of something bigger than themselves is your responsibility as a leader. But before we stand out we should be clear on what we stand for!" Tandy Nicole Matikiti from Govan Community Project, Code Your Future, MIN Voices Group and Refugees for Justice


      Facilitators 

      Your facilitator for this programme will be Roy Clunie. Roy supports the Social Enterprise Academy Scotland as an Associate Facilitator, facilitating programmes on Leadership and Enterprise in Scotland, Africa, Asia and Europe.



      Picture Fatima Ramzan      Fatima Ramzan. For the past 25 years, Fatima has worked in community-led projects. She played a pivotal role in the success role in the success of Dundee International Women’s Centre. Originally from Pakistan, Fatima moved to Dundee from Yorkshire in 1993 and has worked on many community-led projects.



      More Information

      Elsa Vibert | elsa@socialenterprise.academy


      Scottish Refugee Council logo

      The programme was delivered by the Social Enterprise Academy in partnership with the Scottish Refugee Council.