Home 2022 Aditi Jehangir Age: 27Location: Edinburgh I care deeply about many things – as do all the amazing women I know. I work in the third sector at Young Scot as Programme Development Manager and am passionate about digital accessibility, widening access and youth empowerment. Previously I have worked… Read More
Home 2022 Akhila Potluru Age: 19Location: Edinburgh Akhila has dedicated herself to increasing youth participation and representation in the UK Water Sector for the past few years. As the President of the UK Youth Parliament for Water, she has advocated for young people to be more included in decision-making processes… Read More
Home 2022 Alice Murray Age: 23Location: Dunbar/Glasgow Alice Murray co-founded the abortion-rights campaign ‘Back Off Scotland’ in 2020 after experiencing anti-abortion harassment first-hand when she had an abortion at 19. Back Off Scotland has been lobbying the Scottish Government to implement 150-metre harassment-free ‘buffer zones’ around any clinic that offers… Read More
Home 2022 Amanjit Uppal Age: 22Location: Renfrew Amanjit Uppal is a Diploma in Legal Practice student at the University of Glasgow and works part-time as a paralegal at Aamer Anwar & Company. She is also a committee member of the Scottish Young Lawyers Association and is passionate about improving inclusivity… Read More
Home 2022 Ammy Nicholson Age: 25Location: Glasgow Hi! I’m Ammy and I’m a 25-year-old from the east end of Glasgow. I grew up in poverty living with my disabled parents and brother & sisters. I had a difficult childhood and found it difficult to attend school due to caring for… Read More
Home 2022 Anise Pearson Age: 24Location: Edinburgh Anise Pearson Aka Queen of Harps is a mixed-race, Scottish / Malaysian-Chinese, Youth Practitioner and MC based in Edinburgh. Anise supports young Black People and People of Colour at Intercultural Youth Scotland, in finding and growing their creative passions. Under the alias of… Read More
Home 2022 Beth Cloughton Age: 27Location: Glasgow Hey! I’m Beth, a PhD researcher living in Glasgow. My work explores lived experiences of insecurity and poverty, especially in relation to food. I’ve been living in Glasgow since 2018, and my first job here was with the Young Women’s Movement!
Home 2022 Caitlin Stuart-Delavaine Age: 27Location: Fife Caitlin is a final-year medical student at the University of Glasgow. She is a keen mental health advocate, in part responsible for developing and running Glasgow Nightline’s training and recruitment process (2020/21). However, her main focus has centred on improving gender-based violence (GBV)… Read More
Home 2022 Emma Malcolmson Age: 27Location: Glasgow/BelfastPronouns: she/her I moved to Glasgow for uni in 2018 and completed an MEd in Children’s Literacy with a focus on the representation of disability in classrooms in the UK and as cheesy as it sounds, feel I found my calling during this year!… Read More
Home 2022 Fatima Ishaq Age: 18Location: Dundee I’m super passionate about supporting young people to reach their potential and I envision a world where young people can do so, free of barriers! I am a member of the Scottish Youth Parliament, a member of Dundee Youth Council, and work in… Read More
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...
2000s
2010s
Glasgow centre
Global connections
Oral history
Volunteer
Stella Jane Reekie (1922-1982) from Gravesend, Kent was an interfaith worker, missionary and later Deaconess whose compassion and determination helped shape modern interfaith work in Glasgow.
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...
2010s
2020s
30 under 30
Global connections
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Scottish Parliament
Volunteer
Betty Philip, Mary Ross and Joyce McLean started a Young Wives Group in Morningside through the YWCA where they raised lots of money for local charities...
1960s
1980s
1990s
2000s
Edinburgh
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47, originally from Glasgow and remains a local, Libby also has a rich history with The Young Women's Movement. She is the active Business and Finance...
2000s
2010s
2020s
Glasgow centre
Oral history
Outreach
Refugee Work
Staff member
41, originally from Edinburgh and now splitting her time between home and Kirkcaldy, Kirsty is an active volunteer for The Young Women's Movement and spent time...
1990s
2000s
Global connections
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Volunteer
Young Women Lead
Isabel Fleming (1890 - 1983) and Jessie Service (1888 - 1958) were Scottish missionaries involved in the YWCA who travelled widely, working in countries including Egypt,...
71, originally from East Lothian and currently residing in Edinburgh, Isabel was the former Scottish Director of the YWCA. She was involved in the violence against...
1990s
2000s
Global connections
Oral history
Staff member
VAWG
70, originally from Doncaster and currently residing in Edinburgh, Helen was the former President of YWCA Scotland. She was involved in many diverse initiatives throughout the...
1980s
1990s
2000s
Global connections
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Refugee Work
Roundabout centre
Volunteer
Originally from England and currently residing in Glasgow, Heidi is an active volunteer for The Young Women's Movement and spent time as a Life-long Learning Officer...
2000s
2010s
2020s
Glasgow centre
Oral history
Outreach
Refugee Work
Staff member
52, originally from Zimbabwe and currently residing in Edinburgh, Emma's had a rich history with The Young Women's Movement. She was a former volunteer and also...
1990s
2000s
Global connections
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Roundabout centre
Staff member
30, originally from the Midlands and now splitting her time between Dunoon, Argyle and Bute, Emily was a former member of the Advisory Collective for The...
100th birthday
2010s
2020s
30 under 30
Cost of living crisis
Oral history
Volunteer
35, originally from Edinburgh and remains a local, Elena is an active Partnership and Events Lead for The Young Women's Movement and was a driving force...
100th birthday
2010s
2020s
Oral history
Outreach
Staff member
Originally from Edinburgh and remains a local, Dona was a former Deputy Director for The Young Women's Movement. She spent the majority of her time working with the Roundabout...
1990s
Oral history
Roundabout centre
Staff member
VAWG
33, originally from the United States and currently residing in Edinburgh, Briana was a former Chair of the Board and Interim CEO for The Young Women's...
2000s
2010s
2020s
Oral history
Organisational change
Staff member
Volunteer
90, originally from Blairgowrie and now splitting her time between home and Edinburgh, Betty was a former Volunteer Youth Club Leader for The Young Women's Movement....
1960s
1980s
1990s
Edinburgh
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Volunteer
Youthwork
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...
50, originally from England and currently residing in Glasgow, Angela is an active Programmes Lead for The Young Women's Movement with previous experience as a Building...
2000s
2010s
2020s
Glasgow centre
Oral history
Outreach
Refugee communities
Staff member
21, originally from Dunfermline and currently splitting her time between home and London, Amanda is an active Trustee for The Young Women's Movement and appeared on...
100th birthday
2010s
2020s
30 under 30
Global connections
Oral history
Trustee
25, originally from Inverness and currently residing in London, Áine is an active Trustee for the YWM and spent time on the Advisory Collective for the...
100th birthday
2010s
2020s
Cost of living crisis
Global connections
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