Motion: Recognising the Generosity of Muirhouse and the Wider Community in Collecting for Syrian Refugees

Recognising the Generosity of Muirhouse and the Wider Community in Collecting for Syrian Refugees

Lodged by Colin Keir Standard Motion 23 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes the actions of the group, Tenants and Residents in Muirhouse, in organising a collection of essential supplies, such as clothing, toiletries and school supplies, for Syrian refugees currently in Arsal in Lebanon; notes that refugees in this location currently number 80,000; understands that Muirhouse Community Shop was used as a collection point in conjunction with Spartans Football Club and the Pilton Youth and Children’s Project, representing what it considers an exemplary partnership between the local community, its community organisations and Edinburgh Direct Aid; understands that the amount collected far surpassed expectations and will make up the fourth shipping container of aid sent to refugees by Edinburgh Direct Aid, which will also include sewing machines and fabric for women’s vocational training schemes; believes that this outpouring of generosity by the wider community is indicative both of the genuine compassion felt for the plight of refugees and the strength of community spirit in the area; commends the actions of those who donated and those who gave up their time as volunteers to enable this, and believes that these donations will be sincerely appreciated by those in need.

Supporters (23)