Home 2020 Emily Horgan Age: 27Location: Edinburgh Emily Horgan is a 27-year-old Irish creative based in Edinburgh who currently works as a Product Designer at FreeAgent. With a background in Computer Science, Emily’s primary focus is ethical, user-centred design, be it in the apps she has produced (AlliChat, Ombre) or the projects she… Read More
Home 2020 Dr Francesca Sobande Age: 29Location: Dundee / Cardiff Dr. Francesca Sobande is a lecturer in digital media studies at the School of Journalism, Media and Culture at Cardiff University. Her work tackles issues concerning racism, sexism, structural inequalities, media, and the marketplace. Francesca’s research and teaching particularly focuses… Read More
Home 2020 Hope Gordon Age: 24Location: Rogart, Sutherland / Nottingham 24-year-old Hope Gordon from Rogart is a paracanoe athlete who has represented Great Britain internationally. She was the recipient of the sporting award at the Young Scot Awards 2020.
Home 2020 Julia Barbour Age: 26Location: Edinburgh Julia Barbour (b. 1994, Aberdeen) is a DJ and promoter based in Edinburgh. Along with three other women (DJs Emily Grieve, Iced Gem, and Feena), she runs Miss World, a feminist DJ collective dedicated to promoting female-identifying and queer DJs, and making dance… Read More
Home 2020 Katrina Wesencraft Age: 27Location: Glasgow 27-year-old Katrina is a PhD student at the Centre for Biophotonics at the University of Strathclyde. Her research involves imaging the pancreas to improve new treatments for type 1 diabetes. Katrina is passionate about diversity and inclusion in STEM (science, technology, engineering and… Read More
Home 2020 Kirsty Mills Age: 28Location: Nairn Kirsty runs My Funky Liver, a blog created after she was diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis and a YouTube channel, and set up Inverness branch of Alopecia UK.
Home 2020 Lauren Nickodemus Age: 29Location: Edinburgh Lauren Nickodemus is the 29 year-old co-founder and director of Monstrous Regiment Publishing, a small indie press with an intersectional feminist ethos that tackles topics around sexuality, gender, and class. Since 2017 she and her co-director Ellen Desmond have released 6 publications including… Read More
Home 2020 Layla Cooke Age: 15Location: Fife My name is Layla Cooke (BSLCooke) I am 15 years old and I live in Scotland – Fife. I am deaf and I have anxiety. I wanted to raise awareness of BSL and also some awareness about being deaf so I created social media… Read More
Home 2020 Lizzie Riungu Age: 28Location: Edinburgh Lizzie is an activist who spearheaded the Edinburgh protests in solidarity with Black Lives Matter after the death of George Floyd. Lizzie began her activism almost overnight when she saw there was an opportunity to help and leapt in taking charge of the organisation.… Read More
Home 2020 Mashal Aamir Age: 25Location: Glasgow / Cambridge Mashal Aamir is completing her training to become a barrister specialising in international criminal law, having been awarded a scholarship for her commitment to the field. Mashal is passionate about socioeconomic and racial inclusion in higher education. As a writer for… 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
