Home 2020 Amanda Amaeshi Age: 16Location: Dunfermline 16 year-old Amanda is editor for her school newspaper; a member of Girlguiding Advocate Panel and spokesperson for Girlguiding Scotland; and a member of Young Scot Health Panel. From an early age, she has been keen on speaking out about social issues. In… Read More
Home 2020 Annabel Farnood Age: 26Location: Edinburgh Annabel is a PhD student in Nursing at the University of Glasgow. Her research explores the effects of online self-diagnosis and health information seeking on the patient-healthcare professional relationship. She is interested in the growing phenomenon of internet health and how this is… Read More
Home 2020 Brodie Sim Age: 30Location: Tiree Brodie is an artist and producer based on the windswept Hebridean Island of Tiree. A fine art graduate from Edinburgh College of Art, she devises socially engaged projects working with people, material and place that explore landscape, rurality and community. Since the start… Read More
Home 2020 C-Jay Quigley Age: 25Location: Glasgow I have been involved in youth work ever since I was 11 years old and I started volunteering with Swayed Glasgow since I was 16 and later joining Swayed as a board member. This helped me get a job with Glasgow Life, where… Read More
Home 2020 Cailyn McMahon Age: 20Location: Glasgow Cailyn is the current National Convener of Young Scots for Independence (the YSI), the SNP’s influential youth wing. She is also currently a Politics and Social and Public Policy student at Glasgow University. However, before she found politics, Cailyn was a National Level… Read More
Home 2020 Caitlin Turner Age: 20Location: Darvel, East Ayrshire I’m a current 3rd year BSc (Hons) Marine Biology Student at the University of Stirling and known amongst my friends as the ‘crazy fish lady’ because of my passion for marine conservation. Ever since I was little, I knew I wanted to pursue a future in marine… Read More
Home 2020 Charlotte Donaldson Age: 19Location: Angus Charlotte is an advocate for Gypsy Traveller rights in Scotland, an #iWill ambassador, has worked with the Children’s Human Rights Commissioner of Scotland, is a joint winner of Young Scot “Equality and Diversity” Award 2020; Point of Light.
Home 2020 Courtney Stoddart Age: 26Location: Edinburgh Courtney Stoddart is a Scottish-Caribbean poet and performer, passionate about fighting against the dominant power structures of our times. She intertwines elements of political, social and historical discussion into rhythm and rhyme, covering topics such as racism, imperialism, womanhood and growing up in… Read More
Home 2020 Denisha Killoh Age: 21Location: Glasgow Denisha is an avid activist who has worked extensively to create a more diverse, inclusive and equal society. She recently graduated from the University of Strathclyde receiving a First-Class Honours in Politics and International Relations with Social Policy. She is a WeAll Scotland volunteer, was previously Co-Chair of the Stigma Workgroup at the… Read More
Home 2020 Elisa Sajed Age: 29Location: Fife/Glasgow Elisa is a 29 year-old Fifer by birth, Glaswegian at heart and South Asian through the eyes. Elisa is a community activist, aspiring intersectional feminist academic, and disability advocate.
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
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