Scottish Inter-cultural Association

SIA

SIA

The Scottish Intercultural Association (SIA) is an organisation based in Scotland that focuses on promoting intercultural understanding and supporting the integration of diverse communities. Its main goals are to foster social inclusion, create opportunities for cross-cultural dialogue, and provide support for ethnic minorities and migrants in Scotland. The SIA works to address issues related to cultural diversity, racism, and discrimination, offering programmes and services that promote social cohesion and equality.

SIA typically engages in activities such as:

Cultural events and festivals: Celebrating the rich cultural diversity in Scotland through events, performances, and festivals.
Education and training: Offering courses, workshops, and training programmes aimed at increasing understanding and awareness of cultural differences.
Support services: Providing resources and assistance for immigrants, refugees, and minority ethnic groups in navigating social, legal, and educational systems.
Advocacy: Working with other organisations and stakeholders to advocate for policies that promote inclusion and equality.
SIA plays an important role in strengthening Scotland’s multicultural fabric and ensuring that all residents, regardless of background, can thrive and participate fully in society.

Chairperson of SIA Mr Ahmad Mourad with Scottish First Minister John Swinney.

MISSION

SIA are DEVOTED TO ADVANCING CULTURAL HERITAGE & FOSTERING Active Citizenship FOR the Diverse Communities in Scotland.

VISION

A Scotland that is inclusive WHERE ALL COMMUNITIES ARE EMPOWERED to cherish their cultural heritage AS EQUAL CITIZENS with pride and dignity.

PRIORITIES In order to achieve our mission and vision, we have identified 6 key priorities:

Engage in and facilitate programs and initiatives aiming at increasing participation and representation: ensuring the diverse Ethnic Minorities communities are involved in and are empowered to have a voice on issues that impact on them and their families. This includes participation in and accessing opportunities that can support equal citizenship and cultural identity.

Support and enable Inclusion and Integration: by providing a variety of services that are responsive and can contribute in removing barriers, reduce isolation, and increase thoughtfulness of and respect for the diverse Ethnic Minorities communities at all levels.

Inclusive approach: through implementing an inclusive approach in all that we do, SIA will inspire and inspire democratic participation and active citizenship encouraging and progressing an advanced cohesive society locally, regionally and nationally.

Empowerment: to provide responsive platforms to stimulate and advance energetic responsive support to facilitate active participation of the diverse Ethnic Minorities communities to develop the capacity and associated skills and self-confidence to achieve their own goals and ambitions and to increase the impact they can make to their community.

Community Development: to provide stimulating venues to enable members of the diverse communities to take the required steps to enhance and advance their integration and own aspirations, e.g. through training, community education, volunteering, employment, sport, cultural heritage, etc.

Our strategic priorities reflect an interwoven framework and priorities that are in line with our mission and vision.

These entail a focus on :

Promoting equality, diversity and empowerment for all regardless of their protected characteristics.
Working in partnership and influencing policy and applying the wide expertise of our board and members.
Inspiring and advancing active citizenship and integration at various levels.
Developing SIA as an effective and proactive organization to confirm that we and our members are strong and effective in achieving our objectives and mission.

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