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2025

November 1

Evie, Poppy and Violet

Three young women with dark hair and pale skin are holding up a feminist collage.

Evie, Poppy and Violet are Mentors in Violence Prevention and took part in the Young Women's Movement Changemaker Project.

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Fatemah is wearing a black hijab and a red blazer. She is sitting in the Scottish Parliament debating chamber.

Fatemah is a psychology student and youth leader passionate about tackling mental health inequalities and ensuring young people’s voices shape the systems that affect them.

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Favour Agbontaen

Favour has dark skin and long dark hair. She is wearing a matching red suit and is standing in a government building.

Favour Agbontaen is an internationally recognised advocate, global speaker, and youth leader championing human rights.

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Gaia has pale skin and curly red hair.

Gaia is an inspiring entrepreneur and community builder who founded Sapphic Socials and Content by Gaia.

November 1

Islay has pale skin and long, curly brown hair. She is sitting in front of a Scottish Youth Parliament sign.

Islay is the Convener of the Transport, Environment and Rural Affairs Committee at the Scottish Youth Parliament

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Jodie Barnacle-Best

Jodie has brown skin and long curly black hair. She is wearing a white t-shirt and smiling at the camera.

Jodie is a creative projects manager working with cultural organisations across Scotland.

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Kaydi Scottsville

Kaydi has pale skin and her hair is dyed green and tied into space buns. She is wearing glasses and smiling.

Kaydi is the CEO of the charity Diversified. She created the charity at age 15 to support young autistic and neurodivergent people in Scotland who have been let down by the education system.

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Laura has pale skin and red hair. She is wearing glasses and a black jumper.

Laura Webster is the editor of The National, the youngest editor of a UK national newspaper.

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Leah has short red hair and pale skin. She is wearing a red top and sunglasses on her head.

Leah is a long-time activist and co-author of the upcoming book Feminist Librarianship: Principles, Practices and Provocations.

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Lucy Beth has pale skin, dark curly hair and blue eyes. She is wearing a lilac top.

Lucy is an award-winning performer, theatre-maker, and drama lecturer from Inverurie, Aberdeenshire.

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Ellen

88, originally from England and currently residing in Glasgow, Ellen was a resident of the YW Hostel in Park Circus Place in Glasgow.

1950s Oral history YWCA Hostels

Surbhi Sanklesha

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

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.

1970s Global connections Written account

Muminah Koleoso

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

Morningside Young Wives Group

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

Linda Fraser

Linda stayed at a YWCA hostel in the Inverleith area of Edinburgh from the age of 18 during the 1960s where she made lifelong friends.

Glasgow Written account YWCA Hostels

Libby Smith

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

Kirsty Kelly

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

Katie Bradley

Early 30s, originally from Paisley and remains a local, Katie was a member of the Young Women Lead project. She helped develop a digital map of...

100th birthday 2010s 2020s Oral history Scottish Parliament Volunteer Young Women Lead

Kara Olayinka

Kara Brown (now Kara Olayinka) was Director of The Young Women's Movement from 2016-18, the youngest CEO in the history of YWCA at that time*, aged...

2000s 2010s 2020s Staff member Written account

Jessie Service and Isabel Flemming

Isabel Fleming (1890 - 1983) and Jessie Service (1888 - 1958) were Scottish missionaries involved in the YWCA who travelled widely, working in countries including Egypt,...

1930s 1940s Global connections Written account

Isabel Carr Smart

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

Helen Hood

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

Heidi McLean

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

Frances Addis

Frances stayed in a YWCA hostel in Glasgow during the 1950s where she made lifelong friends.

Glasgow Written account YWCA Hostels

Emma Crawshaw

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

Emily Love

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

Elena Soper

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

Dona Milne

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

Briana Pegado

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

Betty Philip

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

Beste Yasav

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...

100th birthday 2010s 2020s Oral history Volunteer

Alison Robertson

Alison was involved with the YWCA during the 1970s through her husband's connection as CEO of the YWCA/YMCA in Dumfries.

1970s Written account

Fatima Ishaq

21, originally from Dundee and remains a local, Fatima is an active member of the Young Women Know project and spent time as an Events Volunteer...

2010s 2020s Global connections Oral history Outreach Volunteer Young Women Know

Angela Melvin

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

Amanda Amaeshi

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

Aine Beattie

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