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The team stay in touch with the
women and they can visit any time for
additional help or support. Thanks to
the volunteer opportunities and training
provided with ANYiSO’s partner
organisations and colleges around
Glasgow, many of the women have
progressed in their career of choice, or
to higher education, armed with the
language skills, confidence and ability to
express themselves in a different
country and culture.
“My passion is to support people and
to make a change,” said Shulamite. “The
drive for change inspired me to do what
I am doing now. The only fulfilment one
can have in life is doing what you are
passionate about. I don’t see my
passion as a job, I enjoy it and find
fulfilment in it. I am so proud of the
progress we have made and the people
we have been able to support. To see
the smiles on their faces, and the
positive changes in their lives.
Especially when they come to Scotland
as a new country, knowing no-one,
feeling vulnerable. Being able to help
and support them, and help them
integrate into the community. To see
the drastic change that makes in
their lives is wonderful. They share
their testimonies with us, and to
see how they have changed, and
how it has positively impacted
the lives of their children, it gives
you a real sense of fulfilment and
pride, and encouragement to move
forward and strive to do more.”