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Safe Haven Wins Excellence in Children's Services Award
Multi-Cultural Family Base is celebrating after having won an award at the 2018 Scottish Social Services Awards (SSSA) for 'Excellence in Children's Services" for its Safe Haven project, which supports newly arrived children and families who have come to Edinburgh under the United Nations Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme.
New Arabic/English Early Years Group
Becoming a mother can be a source of great joy and also a time of mixed emotions. Our new 'Katakeet' group (meaning little chicks in Arabic) provides a safe and supportive space for Arabic and English speaking pregnant mothers and mothers with babies between 0 and 6 months. It has been running for over one month and so far we have welcomed mothers and little ones from Sudan, Chad and Algeria.
Mums Group
We are now offering a weekly support and information group for Black and Minority Ethnic mothers with children aged between 4 and 7 years old. The Mums Morning group is a chance for mums to meet other mums whilst enjoying a cup of tea, coffee and conversation.
A crèche is provided and the group will run every Wednesday morning 10am - 12pm at MCFB, 50 Coburg Street, Edinburgh, EH6 6HE.
For more information plesae contact Dayna Merhdad or Emma Watt on 0131 467 7052.
On Being a Finalist for SASW Student Social Worker of the Year
University of Stirling social work student and current member of staff, Katja Nicholson, is a finalist at the Scottish Association of Social Workers (SASW) Social Work Awards. The winners of the award will be announced today, Tuesday 20th March, at the Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Highland Hotel during an evening reception.
Speaking about the news Katja said:
Leith Wren's Nest
Our Early Years Service are taking part in the Leith Chooses event in a bid to secure funding for a new project aimed at supporting parents of children under five who have additional support needs. Read our blog to find out more.
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2025
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MCFB Fashion Show Gala27th May 2025
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North Edinburgh Community Festival8th April 2025
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Black Leadership Group19th March 2025
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Why Attachment Matters: Attachment, Racism and the Impact on Relationships5th March 2025
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ESOL Focus Group20th February 2025
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MCFB Ceilidh29th January 2025
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Working from Home - Jan 24th23rd January 2025
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Podcast Ep #117th January 2025
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We're Back6th January 2025
2024
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Out of Office17th December 2024
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Roots for Routes25th October 2024
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Roots for Routes Launch9th October 2024
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Leith Advice and Job Fair7th October 2024
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E-Visa Support24th September 2024
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August Newsletter1st August 2024
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UNCRC Incorporation16th July 2024
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North Edinburgh Community Festival10th April 2024
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April Office Closure21st March 2024
2023
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Mums & Spices 2 Book Launch22nd November 2023
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Happy Diwali13th November 2023
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World Mental Health Day10th October 2023
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Black Maternal Mental Health Week 20232nd September 2023
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Celebrating Our 25th Year!24th February 2023
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A Letter From Our New CEO!2nd February 2023
2022
2021
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Festive period closure days22nd December 2021
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CEO job share announcement29th November 2021
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Summer holiday group work26th June 2021
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Wild swimming fundraiser raises over £800 for MCFB15th March 2021
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Wild Swim Fundraiser5th March 2021
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An update on services during lockdown7th January 2021
2020
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Happy Holidays!23rd December 2020
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A Zoom-based farewell to Marise2nd October 2020
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Back to school and nursery12th August 2020
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Lottery funding allows vital school transition support for minorities to continue9th July 2020
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Funding reprieve for threatened projects25th June 2020
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Imagining - refugee week 202014th June 2020
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Update on support during COVID-191st April 2020
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Support during COVID-1919th March 2020
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Are equalities off the agenda?28th February 2020
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MCFB to take part in Leith Chooses22nd January 2020
2019
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An interview with Anne Spiers18th December 2019
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Cook book supports minority ethnic mothers in Edinburgh26th November 2019
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MCFB CEO to leave after 21 years4th November 2019
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MCFB secures National Lottery funding to support those affected by honour based violence21st August 2019
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Sun, sea and sensory experiences enjoyed by over 100 ethnic minority children and families7th August 2019
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Footprints at The Yard1st June 2019
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MCFB to take part in Refugee Festival29th May 2019
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Dreaming, Perseverance, Resilience is Online26th March 2019
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Banyan Project Comes to an End after 9 Successful Years8th January 2019
2018
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Christmas Cheer22nd December 2018
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Goodbye Rosie18th December 2018
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Dreaming, Perseverance, Resilience: 20 Years of MCFB.21st November 2018
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Supporting Migrant and Refugee Children with School Transition8th November 2018
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Safe Haven Wins Excellence in Children's Services Award7th June 2018
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New Arabic/English Early Years Group21st May 2018
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Mums Group9th May 2018
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On Being a Finalist for SASW Student Social Worker of the Year20th March 2018
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Leith Wren's Nest8th March 2018
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Office to stay closed Friday 2nd March1st March 2018
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Office Closed due to Bad Weather28th February 2018
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MCFB Awarded £20,000 from Scottish Children's Lottery31st January 2018
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New Creative Nurture Group22nd January 2018
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Time for Togetherness Wins Aviva Community Funding16th January 2018
2017
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Christmas closure20th December 2017
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A Fond Farewell29th September 2017
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Footprints from MCFB to Citadel21st September 2017
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4-2-7 Awarded National Lottery Funding21st July 2017
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Bright Choices wins ‘Head above the Parapet’ Award.15th June 2017
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MCFB Universities Family Day Aims to Boost Diversity29th May 2017
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New vacancy - Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Support and Protection Worker9th May 2017
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A musical multi-cultural family day27th February 2017
2016
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First MCFB Giving Tuesday raises awareness and funds7th December 2016
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Scotland is my home24th November 2016
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More Support for Young Carers Offered28th September 2016
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Art Sale brings in vital funds for work with young people17th June 2016
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Banyan Launch and Art Sale27th April 2016
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Exhibition Opportunity - Call for Submissions20th April 2016
2015
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Banyan Project to receive Three Years of Funding.2nd December 2015
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MCFB AGM 20151st December 2015
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New Pilot Project is Stepping Out2nd November 2015
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Bina's Last Serve29th September 2015
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Many Journeys Many Voices Film Launch a Success16th June 2015
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Film Launch4th May 2015
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Yoga Fundraising for MCFB27th April 2015
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Feedback from BME Families in Early Years Event11th February 2015
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Goodbye5th January 2015
