Home 2019 Anna Henschel Location: Glasgow Anna is a PhD candidate at the University of Glasgow in Psychology and Neuroscience. Her research investigates our fascination with robots. For example in her recent studies, she investigated joint movement with a humanoid robot and the distractive power of human and robotic faces. She… Read More
Home 2019 Anne Kelso Age: 27Location: East Ayrshire Anne is a 27-years-old community food worker who works within East Ayrshire. She grew up in Muirkirk but she now lives in Saltcoats with her partner and their dog. In her job, Anne works with people who are isolated and suffering from poverty,… Read More
Home 2019 Beth Black Age: 22Location: Glasgow Beth is a musician, disability advocate and feminist. She is self-employed which gives her the freedom to chase her passions. Her current work highlights include playing in a band alongside five incredible musicians who are blind and have additional support needs, running a… Read More
Home 2019 Caitlin Alexander Location: Glasgow Caitlin has recently graduated with a Law degree and Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Legal Practice from the University of Glasgow. She is a passionate campaigner for human rights, which is evident through her work as an immigration advisor. Caitlin also coordinates free sessions on… Read More
Home 2019 Charlotte and Fionn Duffy-Scott Location: GlasgowPronouns: Charlotte: they/them, Fionn: they/she Charlotte (they/them) and Fionn (they/she) Duffy-Scott run Category Is Books, an independent queer bookshop in the southside of Glasgow. Their bookshop is an LGBTQ+ space where people can learn about, be inspired by, and share in their love of queer culture,… Read More
Home 2019 Charlotte Armitage Location: Dunbar Charlotte is a care experienced campaigner who is passionate about equality for all, with a particular interest in those who have experienced the care system and survivors of child abuse. This passion stems from her own lived experience of both being care experienced and… Read More
Home 2019 Chloe Whyte Location: Falkirk Chloe Whyte is a young disability activist both in and out of Scottish politics. She is the current Stirling Students’ Union President and an ALYVE UK Trustee. Formerly, Chloe was a MSYP for Falkirk and won the Scottish Youth Parliament Communicator of the Year… Read More
Home 2019 Ellen Blundson Age: 20 Location: Aberdeen Ellen Blunsdon is a 20-year-old, disability campaigner from Aberdeen. While studying History and Politics at the University of Edinburgh she has become their Disabled Students’ Officer, using her platform to campaign for the inclusion of disability on the curriculum, better resource sign-posting for disabled… Read More
Home 2019 Ellen Renton Location: Edinburgh Ellen Renton is a poet and theatre maker from Edinburgh. Since performing for the first time in 2015, she has read her poetry at events and venues around the UK including the Scottish Parliament, the Roundhouse, and Verve Poetry Festival. As part of spoken word theatre… Read More
Home 2019 Ellie Murtagh Location: Edinburgh Ellie is committed to exploring how we adapt to our changing climate. She works for the sustainability charity, Sniffer, on the Adaptation Scotland programme, which provides advice and support to help organisations, businesses and communities prepare for and build resilience to the impacts of climate change. After… 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Refugee Work
Roundabout centre
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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
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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
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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
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Organisational change
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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
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1990s
Edinburgh
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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
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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
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