Muminah Koleoso

Muminah Koleoso

24, originally from Nigeria and currently residing in Dumfries, Muminah was a member of the Young Women Lead project and made an appearance on 30 under 30 list at age 24.

Representing The Young Women’s Movement, she had the opportunity to speak at Scottish Parliament for the Women’s Parliamentary Commonwealth Conference and participated in the inaugural co-design group for the Inaugural Young Women and Democracy Summit.

One of her favorite memories is attending the EYWCA study session in Budapest where she formed strong international friendships and recognised shared hardships for women cross-culturally.

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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