The Scottish Government has announced that all schools and early learning centres will be closed from Friday 19 March 2020. FCE has compiled a list of local, national updates as well as activities relating to equality and diversity for anyone teaching children from home. National Updates: Education Scotland: https://education.gov.scot/education-scotland/news-and-events/ Scottish Government News: https://www.gov.scot/education/ Local Updates: … Continue reading Coronavirus Fife: School Closures and Resources
Different Paths “Invisible Barriers”
Learning from life stories to shape future service planning and delivery in Fife. This event offers a unique opportunity to service providers from the third, statutory and private sector. You will hear from the experiences from those who took part in Fife Centre for Equalities “Different Paths” project and about the invisible barriers which were … Continue reading Different Paths “Invisible Barriers”
International Day of Persons with Disabilities (#IDPD2018) – 03 December 2018
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is an annual observance that was created in 1992 by the United Nations.
Coming to Fife as an Iranian Woman – Case Study
"My name is Behdokht Eliasieh. I was born in Iran. I finished my high school education in Gonbad, a city in the North of Iran. I was hoping to go to university, this did not happen. There are a lot of applicants and not enough universities. My aunt was in Glasgow and after consultation with … Continue reading Coming to Fife as an Iranian Woman – Case Study
Seeking Asylum in Scotland – Case Study
Tarry is an asylum seeker who approached Fife Centre for Equalities at the end of March 2017. He was living in Leven with foster parents and looking to integrate more into Fife and get into college, as well as gain asylum status. After a face to face meeting with Tarry, we agreed that it would … Continue reading Seeking Asylum in Scotland – Case Study
Building Confidence through Volunteering – Case Study
Jennifer is a 35-year-old woman that lives with anxiety and depression. She finds it difficult to meet new people and lacks confidence, especially in social situations. As a consequence, Jennifer is unemployed and feels isolated. During Diversity week in September 2017, Fife Centre for Equalities(FCE) hosted a family fun day at the High Valleyfield … Continue reading Building Confidence through Volunteering – Case Study