Case STUDIES
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GiscardGiscard arrived in the UK in November 2008. He was dispersed to Glasgow after claiming Asylum in Liverpool. Giscard finds Scotland a very social place and believes he has a good life here. In Cameroon, he studied business and was a Human Rights activist, organising protest marches to protest the government in Cameroon. Giscard left his partner and family to seek safety in the UK after facing threats to his safety. He was told about GCP by his solicitor. This was only 2 years ago. Prior to this he was involved with other community groups, but it was in 2016 that things really started to get too much for him and he needed to extend his network and social connections. “I feel that the asylum system in this country has weakened my sense of wellbeing and affected my mental health. It is very dehumanising to come from a country where I was persecuted and then face even more persecution from an allegedly democratic government. GCP is very free and open place and you get help in many ways. They have helped me with different issues since I have been involved with them, providing educational workshops & opportunities that have made me feel empowered”.
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“The Men’s Group is a very good place. People meet, have a chat and share information and ideas on how to improve their situation, both short term and long term. It has given me knowledge of different organisations and services in Glasgow that support migrants. We are planning to invite the Police to come and educate the group about Hate Crime and what we can do to stand against it.”
"We have organised computer classes for the group, to improve our knowledge about computing and develop skills. We also play football every week which is good for our mental and physical health. Both of these activities have been thoroughly enjoyed by the group and I have learned a lot through them".
"Having access to physical & educational opportunities is very important for everyone, especially those who are seeking asylum. It is like therapy because the asylum system is very difficult to go through, it creates mental health problems for people. I believe we need to make it work better, to improve on what we do and how we do it. For example, we need to stay on top and make sure Men in the asylum system in Glasgow relate to each other, with different groups, activities and opportunities in Glasgow".
"We have organised computer classes for the group, to improve our knowledge about computing and develop skills. We also play football every week which is good for our mental and physical health. Both of these activities have been thoroughly enjoyed by the group and I have learned a lot through them".
"Having access to physical & educational opportunities is very important for everyone, especially those who are seeking asylum. It is like therapy because the asylum system is very difficult to go through, it creates mental health problems for people. I believe we need to make it work better, to improve on what we do and how we do it. For example, we need to stay on top and make sure Men in the asylum system in Glasgow relate to each other, with different groups, activities and opportunities in Glasgow".
