Beste Yasav

Beste Yasav

23, originally from Turkey and currently residing in Glasgow, Beste is an active Events Volunteer for The Young Women’s Movement. She described the movement as incredibly encouraging, collaborative and diverse with strong roots in Feminism.

She has been involved in projects such as Young Women Thrive, Engender, and the 100th birthday of The Young Women’s Movement. Her largest takeaways as a volunteer would be the transferable skills gained and friendships created.

Saroj Lal

Saroj Lal was heavily involved with the work of YWCA Scotland during the 1970s and early 1980s, both in Edinburgh’s YWCA Women’s International Centre (WIC) on Roxburgh Place...

Ellen

88, originally from England and currently residing in Glasgow, Ellen was a resident of the YW Hostel in Park Circus Place in Glasgow.

Surbhi Sanklesha

41, originally from India and currently residing in Glasgow, Surbhi was a former volunteer for YWCA Glasgow. She described memorable moments of line dancing, cupcake decorating...

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