Whitelees Primary School

I visited Whitelees Primary School in Cumbernauld with their constituency MSP Jamie Hepburn and heard the songs they have written for the ‘Enough Food IF’ campaign about world hunger, which are now in use across the UK! Congratulations!
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IF Campaign

I was in George Square this morning to wave off the bus carrying IF Campaigners from Scotland to the G8 summit in Lough Erne
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Nil By Month

I met representatives from Nil by Mouth in the Parliament last week, and heard about their 'Champions for Change' project where young people are being encouraged to stand up and be counted in the battle against sectarianism
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Meeting with Qatar's Culture Minister His Excellency Dr Al-Kuwari in Doha

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Peine German Games

With the President of the Scottish Culture Club in Peine, Germany celebrating the Highland Gathering on 6th May.
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West of Scotland Development Education Centre

I learned more about how the Scottish Government is supporting valuable projects with teachers and students here in Scotland, which raise awareness of issues including poverty and the effects of climate change on the developing world. I was impressed to see how Development Education Centres not only help educate pupils and empower teachers but also work closely with schools to create innovative ways of promoting global citizenship in the classroom... Keep up the great work!
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Youthlink Scotland Pledge

I signed up to YouthLink Scotland’s pledge to ensure sustained and long-term investment for the future of youth work. Young people who volunteer and work to change the lives of other young people for the better are an inspiration to us all! Well done to the winners from the National Youth Worker of the Year Awards 2013!
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Abolition 2000

Last week I spoke at an Abolition 2000 Reception in Parliament to delegates from from organisations from across Scotland and from across the world. I was struck by their dedication and passion, and their hard work for a global treaty to eliminate nuclear weapons. They are looking to Scotland to become the next nuclear free country!
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World Heritage Day in New Lanark

Celebrating World Heritage Day I visited the brilliant New Lanark World Heritage Site and met some of the young women in the 18th Century classroom PICTURE BY GARETH EASTON PHOTOGRAPHY 07752 666 522 ==================== FREE TO USE =============================== MINISTER FOR EXTERNAL AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT HUMZA YOUSAF MSP ATTENDS ROBERT OWEN'S SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN IN NEW LANARK TO HELP LAUNCH THE WORLD HERITAGE SITE MANAGEMENT PLAN. PICTURED IS HUMZA YOUSAF MSP AT THE LAUNCH WITH ROBYN ANDERSON, CHARLOTTE MCCAUGHERN AND ANNIE DAVENHILL FROM ROBERT OWEN MEMORIAL PRIMARY SCHOOL IN A HISTORIC CLASSROOM AT THE NEW LANARK WORLD HERITAGE SITE THAT THE MINISTER VISTED AS PART OF THE PLAN LAUNCH. The new five year vision for the New Lanark World Heritage Site (WHS) was launched today (18/04/13) setting out the plan that will see the cultural heritage of the historic village preserved, enhanced and promoted over the coming years. The New Lanark World Heritage Site management plan was unveiled by Humza Yousaf, Minister for External Affairs and International Development, during a visit to the 18th century Lanarkshire village. The launch has been timed to coincide with World Heritage Day, an international day which celebrates world heritage sites – including Scotland’s five sites - and their contribution to society. The management plan provides an overview of the challenges, objectives and actions for the key partners and other stakeholders in the future management of the WHS. New Lanark was awarded World Heritage Status by UNESCO in 2001 and the delivery of a five year plan is a commitment as part of that. FOR MORE INFO PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PRESS RELEASE OR CALL John MacNeil, Media Relations Manager Direct line: 0131 668 8714
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World Heritage Day in New Lanark

Celebrating World Heritage Day I visited the brilliant New Lanark World Heritage Site and met some of the young women in the 18th Century classroom PICTURE BY GARETH EASTON PHOTOGRAPHY 07752 666 522 ==================== FREE TO USE =============================== MINISTER FOR EXTERNAL AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT HUMZA YOUSAF MSP ATTENDS ROBERT OWEN'S SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN IN NEW LANARK TO HELP LAUNCH THE WORLD HERITAGE SITE MANAGEMENT PLAN. PICTURED IS HUMZA YOUSAF MSP AT THE LAUNCH WITH ARE ROBYN ANDERSON, CHARLOTTE MCCAUGHERN AND ANNIE DAVENHILL FROM ROBERT OWEN MEMORIAL PRIMARY SCHOOL IN A HISTORIC CLASSROOM AT THE NEW LANARK WORLD HERITAGE SITE THAT THE MINISTER VISTED AS PART OF THE PLAN LAUNCH. The new five year vision for the New Lanark World Heritage Site (WHS) was launched today (18/04/13) setting out the plan that will see the cultural heritage of the historic village preserved, enhanced and promoted over the coming years. The New Lanark World Heritage Site management plan was unveiled by Humza Yousaf, Minister for External Affairs and International Development, during a visit to the 18th century Lanarkshire village. The launch has been timed to coincide with World Heritage Day, an international day which celebrates world heritage sites – including Scotland’s five sites - and their contribution to society. The management plan provides an overview of the challenges, objectives and actions for the key partners and other stakeholders in the future management of the WHS. New Lanark was awarded World Heritage Status by UNESCO in 2001 and the delivery of a five year plan is a commitment as part of that. FOR MORE INFO PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PRESS RELEASE OR CALL John MacNeil, Media Relations Manager Direct line: 0131 668 8714
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Presenting donated laptop from EWaste Solutions to Rathbone service user.

I had the pleasure today of presenting a donated laptop from EWaste Solutions to one of the young job seekers at Rathbone. Two charities doing a fantastic job and hopefully more future partnership working between them.
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Red Nose Day 2013 - Lochend Secondary Pupils

I visited a number of schools for Red Nose Day this year to see the great fun they were having raising money for Comic Relief.
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Red Nose Day 2013 - Lochend Secondary Staff and Pupils

I visited a number of schools for Red Nose Day this year to see the great fun they were having raising money for Comic Relief.
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Red Nose Day 2013 - Wellhouse Primary Teachers

I visited a number of schools for Red Nose Day this year to see the great fun they were having raising money for Comic Relief.
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Red Nose Day 2013 - Getting Facepainted

I visited a number of schools for Red Nose Day this year to see the great fun they were having raising money for Comic Relief.
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Art In Hospital

I visited the Greenfield Carehome to see the excellent work being done by The Art In Hospital project.
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