How to get help during COVID times
The coronavirus pandemic has been challenging and difficult for us all. To help during this difficult time, we are hosting an online event called: How to Get Help During COVID Times. There will be speakers from ELREC projects and representatives from other charities such as SACRO and Shelter Scotland. The timetable for this event is […]
Make your own gift RBGE session.
It is the time of the year when everyone feels the pressure to have to buy presents… About this Event Join our upcoming RBGE workshop on ‘Home-made gifts’ on Friday at 1:30pm. It is the time of the year when everyone feels the pressure to have to buy presents, Elinor would like to share an […]
Islamophobia Awareness Month Event
Get your ticket here: https://elreciam2020.eventbrite.co.uk/ Islamaphobia Awareness Month (IAM) was co-founded by MEND (Muslim Engagement and Development) with other British organisations in 2012 to deconstruct and challenge the stereotypes about Islam and Muslims. The campaign, held every November, aims to work with Police and Crime Commissioners (PCC), local councils, journalists, local media outlets, councilors, local MPs, […]
Big Climate Debate – 18th November
Join the most important discussion of our time. We will hear the major political parties’ proposals to tackle the climate emergency and their achievements to date. Our guest politicians will give a short presentation on their party’s environmental actions and policies and then debate your questions. Book your ticket here: https://thebigclimatedebate.eventbrite.co.uk Our panellists are:-Deidre Brock SNP […]
Anti-Bullying Event 2020 for Young People: United Against Bullying
Join us for an exciting conversation on how to deal with bullying and where to look for help. About this Event Bullying is any form of discrimination or behaviour intended to hurt or harm the reputation of another. It can happen face to face or online. Any type of bullying is unacceptable. The reasons for […]
The #BigClimateDebate has now arrived
Join the most important discussion of our time. The Big Climate Debate is YOUR opportunity to influence climate change policies. Each evening, an elected representative will give a short presentation on their parties’ policies and actions. You will hear their achievements and proposals to tackle the climate and ecological emergency. We will then open the […]
ELREC Food Support – Covid 19 Response
The lockdown and Covid 19 have been particularly difficult on many BAME, low income and isolated families here in Edinburgh. In June 2020 ELREC started a food project to help bridge the gap between BAME people and food poverty and access to free food services such as food banks. This came about after ELREC was […]
Black History Month 2020 by Geoff Palmer
“Black History Month 2020 will be remembered for the death of George Floyd. This crucifixion of a black human being by the white human being, who represented the law, has changed the world. This cruel activity, of the killing of one human being by another, lasted nearly 9 minutes. Previously Black History Month was essentially […]
Black History Month Online Event
Join us in this exciting discussion about Black History Month 2020 and the Black Lives Matter movement. Get your ticket here: https://elrecblackhistorymonth.eventbrite.co.uk About our speakers: Foysol Choudhury MBE has been involved with the Edinburgh and Lothian’s Regional Equality Council (ELREC) since he was a teenager and has been an active campaigner for equality and good race […]
Equality and Diversity Online Discussion
Find out about equality, diversity and inclusion. Understand terminology and types of discrimination. Explore benefits of inclusion. Get your ticket here: https://equalityndiversity.eventbrite.co.uk Let’s talk about equality and diversity! This is a short discussion for anyone who is interested in promoting equality and celebrating diversity. Participants will have a basic understanding of the Equality Act 2010, equality […]
