I am delighted to welcome you to the Young Women Remember Archive.  

Young Women Remember is an incredibly special and timely project that came about as part of our 100-year anniversary in 2024. Since then, young women have volunteered as peer researchers to delve into our rich history as an organisation and bring you the tales of the women who shaped who we are today.   

Their work has culminated in this archive, bringing together memories and materials that showcase how women came together to grow in confidence, build communities of friendship and reimagine futures across generations.  

Within the archive you will find:  

• Stories, shared through oral history interviews and written accounts from women involved in the movement.  

• Archival materials from the National Library of Scotland, including documents and objects that bring this history to life.  

• Research reports and resources developed through the Young Women Remember project.  

• Behind the scenes reflections from our peer researchers, sharing their personal experiences of being part of this work.  

This is a living archive; it is both our history and our legacy. We are committed to continuing to capture young women’s voices and perspectives as our movement grows, ensuring that their experiences of today are recognised as vital history for the future. By learning from the past, we strengthen our collective ability to shape a better world.   

I invite you to spend time with the voices and experiences shared here. Listen, learn and feel the strength that runs through our movement. This history lives on through you. We hope these stories inspire you to carry their lessons forward and create your own story of resistance and change.  

Jenni Snell   
CEO