Building Confidence

Creating opportunities for growth, leadership, and inclusion

At Baraka, we empower communities through skill-building programs, creative expression, and safe spaces that foster leadership and growth. Whether it’s a youth voice being heard or a parent finding support, every step forward strengthens us all
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Supporting Stronger Starts

Helping families settle, connect, and thrive together

Our Family Orientation sessions guide refugee and minority families through life in Glasgow, covering education, healthcare, housing, and local services. It's more than information; it's a warm welcome into the Baraka community, where every family matters
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Who We Are

Baraka is a grassroots, culturally-rooted community Centre that serves as a safe, supportive hub for young people and families from ethnic minorities, building bridges between cultures and promoting personal and social transformation.

EMPOWERMENT

COMMUNITY

INCLUSIVITY

INTEGRITY

WELL-BEING

Strategic Pillars

Empowering BME youth and families through creative, educational, and support-based programs. From mental wellness to cultural inclusion, each initiative is a step toward connection, growth, and belonging.

Youth Empowerment
"Your Voice. Your Space. Your Future"

Workshops, creative arts, mentoring, and sports that build confidence, leadership and self-expression for BME youth.

Family Integration & Support
"Together, we grow stronger"

Parent workshops, referral services, and events that help refugee and asylum-seeking families feel supported and informed.

Cultural Exchange & Inclusion
"Unity in diversity"

Intercultural events, language support, and community awareness that foster respect, understanding, and inclusion across cultures.

Well-being & Resilience
"Healthy minds, strong communities"

Mental health sessions, peer support groups, and fitness programs designed to strengthen emotional and physical resilience.

Upcoming Events

From youth empowerment workshops and cultural celebrations to family integration days and wellness initiatives, our events are designed to connect, inspire, and support one another. Whether you are a young person, parent, volunteer, or supporter, there’s always something meaningful happening at Baraka.
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14th

June

Flavour of Home
A Refugee Cookery Festival

  • 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • St Brendan's Church Hall, Kelso Str.

Milestones Through Meals – Features: Face Painting, Best Cultural Dress Recognition, Dish Presentation, Interactive Map (Guessing Game), Volunteers Recognition Moments

5th

July

Baraka Digital Space

  • 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
  • St. Brendan’s Church Hall 187, Kelso Street, Glasgow, G13 4BH

Our First batch of Digital space is open for registration for Youths and Adults, this initiative is to encourage digital inclusion.

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Corra Foundation
The National Lottery
Scottush Refugee
Community Fund
Baraka in Pictures
A visual journey of
Empowerment, Inclusion, and Community

Step into our world through the lens. From joyful youth workshops and vibrant cultural events to quiet moments of connection and growth, these images capture the heart of what Baraka stands for. Every photo tells a story of resilience, belonging, and transformation in the lives of the communities we serve.

Reviews & Testimonials

Amina, 17
Amina, 17

Youth Program Participant

"Before Baraka, I never felt like I belonged anywhere. The youth workshops gave me confidence, friends, and a sense of purpose. Now, I’m mentoring others. This place changed my life."
James, 45
James, 45

Volunteer

"Volunteering at Baraka opened my eyes to the beauty of diversity. Every event is a celebration of humanity. I’m proud to be part of something so meaningful and impactful."
Mariam, 36
Mariam, 36

Refugee & Parent

"When we arrived in Glasgow, I felt so alone with my children. At Baraka, I found support, advice, and a community. They welcomed us like family. I’ll never forget that."