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Our International Commitment

The Big Issue in Scotland is a founding member of the International Network of Street Papers, (INSP). Since The Big Issue in Scotland's beginning it has held a strong commitment to sharing our experience internationally with streetpapers around the globe.

In 1996 we forged a partnership with No Borders, the streetpaper in St Petersburg. Over the years we have helped many streetpapers with their development, first through our international department, Big Issue in Scotland International, (BISI), and now through our sister charity, Poverty Solutions.

With this passion for sharing knowledge, Mel Young, founder of TBIS, has driven the INSP forward as its president since 1998.

From its inception up until March 2003, The Big Issue in Scotland covered the costs of a secretary of the INSP, and was responsible for the further development of the network. In March 2003, three-year funding was secured to create a more permanent structure for the INSP.

INSP (International Network of Street Papers) 

The International Network of Street Papers (INSP) is a global association of 57 street papers with members from all over the world. INSP is an umbrella organisation, which provides a consultancy service for its partner papers and advises on the setting up of new street papers and support initiatives for marginalised people. MORE...  

Street papers around the world

 

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