issue 13, language, community, support and services Greater Govanhill Notices issue 13, language, community, support and services Greater Govanhill Notices

Connecting Through Community: How community Organisations overcome language barriers in their work

Marzanna Antoniak is an ESOL teacher and former Community Connector in Govanhill. Here she reflects on teaching English in the community as well as chatting to community organisations about how they overcome language barriers in their work.

Read More
Community, language, issue 13, support and services, post Greater Govanhill Notices Community, language, issue 13, support and services, post Greater Govanhill Notices

How Govanhill’s Link Workers Remove Barriers to Accessing Healthcare

“With an intimate knowledge of groups, activities and resources available locally, community link workers play a crucial role in mapping local support systems – keeping individuals and GP practices up to speed with the services available.” - Lottie Hanwell on link workers, writing for our language issue.

Read More
activism, Multicultural Govanhill, South Asian, training, women Greater Govanhill Notices activism, Multicultural Govanhill, South Asian, training, women Greater Govanhill Notices

Culturally Sensitive Support: Sahara’s Response to Domestic Violence

The Muslim Women’s Resource Centre's (MWRC) domestic violence helpline is providing a safe and non-judgmental space for Muslims and BME women. And their new Sahara service is ushering in a much needed era of culturally and religiously sensitive support, for survivors with recourse to public funds.

Read More

Creating Connections to Combat Loneliness

Loneliness and social isolation affect many people, even in our densely populated neighbourhood. For many these feelings were heightened during lockdowns. But Covid restrictions were lifted almost two years ago, and since then, there has been a resurgence of community spaces opening their doors to welcome people in. 

Read More