Congratulating Project Esperanza on its Fifth Anniversary

That the Parliament congratulates Project Esperanza on its upcoming fifth anniversary; celebrates the grassroots initiative’s work to offer practical, emotional and social integration support to families and women of African heritage throughout Scotland; recognises what it considers to be the incredible work, dedication and vital contributions of Project Esperanza’s trustees, staff and volunteers; acknowledges the wide-ranging support that the organisation offers, including advocacy and family support, youth work, employability services, mental health support and English for Speakers of Other Languages classes, helping diverse communities in Scotland overcome systemic discrimination and social barriers and fostering a greater sense of community and belonging; notes the importance of funding Black and Ethnic Minority-led specialist organisations, including Project Esperanza, that work with under-served groups to ensure that all communities in Scotland can access culturally competent, trauma-informed and race- and faith-sensitive services, and recognises what it sees as the vital role that these organisations play in advancing racial justice, challenging institutional racism and promoting equity, inclusion and belonging.