We Journey Together – represents the stories of 4 people going through the asylum process in the United Kingdom.
This creative short film was co-created with participants from the Govan Community Project, who wanted to dispel the misconceptions and show the reality and obstacles faced by those going through the asylum process in the UK.
Please note: potentially upsetting content and not advised for use with under 14's.
Running time: 9 minutes
THE FILM
RESOURCES
VIDEO HANDBOOK
This resource was designed by people with direct lived experience of the asylum system. The activities represent a “meeting” between asylum seekers & refugees and those that work with them. You can view and download the resource pack below.
[Download here]
ABOUT THE RESOURCE
‘We Journey Together’ is a resource pack for frontline staff and practitioners who may come into contact with asylum seekers and refugees. It comprises four session plans designed to raise
awareness of the asylum seeker & refugee experience, and to reduce the stigma that often surrounds people in the asylum system. The activities within this resource are designed to be
accessible to those with both limited and extensive facilitation experience, and for use with a wide range of support staff: from hospitals, to third sector organisations, to schools, to police.
Aims of ‘We Journey Together’
• To challenge misconceptions and negative stereotypes
surrounding asylum claimants and refugees
• To initiate discussion about the asylum system in Scotland, and beyond
• To begin to recognise the common experiences between old and
new scots that have the potential to support integration
Learning Outcomes
• Improved awareness of the experience of those going through the asylum process
• Increased understanding of the impact of the asylum system upon the individual, as well as its associated barriers to community integration
About Us

GOVAN COMMUNITY PROJECT
Govan Community Project (Scottish Charity No: SC042012) is a community-based organisation working in south west Glasgow. GCP provides direct services such as weekly drop-ins, advice, information and advocacy, cultural events, a community flat, English classes, destitution food project, hate-crime reporting and an interpreting service.
In addition the network facilitates forums bringing together public, voluntary and community organisations with local people to help plan public services, promote equal rights and opportunities and cross-cultural understanding, and to build bonds and links within and between communities.

PLANTATION PRODUCTIONS
Plantation Productions is an arts & media charity, embedded in the Govan community in Glasgow. Plantation manages the Making Art Matter Programme, delivering participatory arts activity and events across the South West of Glasgow. Working in partnership with local services, organisations and community groups the programme engages with vulnerable adults, children & young people to improve opportunities and conditions for people and families who reside in areas of multiple deprivations. The Making Art Matter programme is designed to be inclusive and accessible, using the arts and media as a tool for social and physical regeneration.

Glasgow South Health Improvement Team - Glasgow Health and Social Care Partnership (GHSCP)
Local Authorities and Health Boards are now required to plan and deliver community health and social care services together. This new way of working is referred to as ‘Health and Social Care Integration.’ Within Glasgow City, the vision for community health and social care services is to support people to flourish, work in partnership with people and organisations to transform services for the better and engage with communities to improve health and wellbeing: Glasgow City
Council and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde are jointly planning and delivering all of Glasgow’s community health and social care services – for children, adults and older people, including homelessness and criminal justice services.
This is being done as the ‘Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership,’ which is directed by the Glasgow City Integration Joint Board.