Home 2021 Anna Thomas Age: 22Location: West LothianPronouns: she/her I see myself as a community activist trying to create positive change within the community in various ways, such as being a member of the Management Committee, a Parent Council member, and Vice President of the Gala Day Committee. This journey… Read More
Home 2021 Bee Asha Singh Age: 28Location: Edinburgh Bee Asha Singh is a spoken word artist born and living in Edinburgh. Between Rap and Poetry her work is a cathartic outlet that she uses to explore themes of sexuality, trauma and gender equality, characterised by an openness to talk about… Read More
Home 2021 Chiara Bullen Age: 27Location: Glasgow Chiara Bullen is a third-year PhD researcher at the University of Stirling across the disciplines of Publishing Studies, Literature and Law. Her work explores book publishers’ social responsibilities in the 21st century, looking at areas such as the implementation of the morality clause,… Read More
Home 2021 Dionne Hossack Age: 19Location: Stonehouse, South Lanarkshire Dionne is a young adult from a working class background interested in politics, human rights and equality. She has worked with organisations such as Amnesty, YWCA Scotland, Sutton Trust and Elect Her. She currently volunteers with the Trust Jack Foundation, Young… Read More
Home 2021 Eilidh Milliken Age: 28Location: Glasgow Glaswegian living in Edinburgh. Interest in inclusion health and equality, diversity and inclusion for all. She is a pharmacist and did pharmacy outreach work with people experiencing homelessness, she is also the Honorary Secretary of the National Association of Women Pharmacists, and administered… Read More
Home 2021 Elise Kelly Age: 17Location: Neilston, East Renfrewshire Trustee & Volunteer at Include Me 2 Club. Student and Deputy Head Girl at St Luke’s High School.
Home 2021 Elspeth Drysdale Age: 25Location: Glasgow Solicitor representing workers who have faced unfair treatment, including discrimination, at the hands of their employers. Former legal volunteer at University of Strathclyde Law Clinic.
Home 2021 Erin McAleer Age: 11Location: Near Paisley Hi, I’m Erin. I am 11 and I live near Paisley, Scotland. I am ¼ Kenyan and proud of my heritage. I’m on this list because Mum and I were doing some research just after the start of the first Lockdown and… Read More
Home 2021 Juliana Sweeney-Baird Age: 18Location: Glasgow My name My name is Juliana, I’m 18 years old and I am currently a university student at the University of Glasgow where I am studying social and public policy. I am a proud advocate of my rare, genetic condition Bardet-Biedl Syndrome Type… 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
Oral history
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
Oral history
Volunteer
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
Oral history
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
Oral history
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
Oral history
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
Oral history
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
Oral history
