Home 2019 Lauren Crilly Location: Glasgow Lauren’s passion for human rights is evident through her dedication to community and activism. From volunteering in 2016, Lauren became an integral part of the Kinning Park Complex (KPC) in Glasgow where she held a myriad of responsibilities from event management, engagement and communications.… Read More
Home 2019 Lauren Mitchell Location: Aberdeen Lauren is currently one half of ‘Lauren and Jeff in the Morning’, Northsound1’s weekly breakfast show. Lauren joined Northsound1 four years ago after winning a position through a local talent competition. Since then she has become heavily involved in the station, helping to raise its platform to… Read More
Home 2019 Lisa Macrae Age: 25Location: Musselburgh Lisa Macrae is 25 and the co-chair of Components of Care for Scotland’s Independent Care Review, (ICR). She began working in child development in nurseries before gaining a qualification in children learning and development in a children and family centre. Lisa then went on to… Read More
Home 2019 Lorn Jean Location: Edinburgh Lorn Jean is an award-winning Scottish fashion designer. Her awards include The Graduate Fashion Week Innovation Award (2016), the ICG Accessories Award (2016) and the Betty Davies Award for Impeccable Finish and Innovation (2016). Lorn Jean was also nominated by the Scottish Fashion Awards… Read More
Home 2019 Madeleine Dunne Age: 23Location: Glasgow Madeleine is a 23-year-old Glasgow-based writer. She is a News Academy graduate and studied Multimedia Journalism at Glasgow Caledonian University, graduating with a First Class Honours. She now works as a features writer, columnist, and digital journalist. She has appeared in The Skinny,… Read More
Home 2019 Michelle Jamieson Location: Glasgow Michelle Jamieson is a psychologist, community activist, and soon-to-be-author from Glasgow. Stemming from her personal experience of living with a complex mental health condition, and a passion for shedding light on these conditions and living well within one’s community, the cornerstone of her work… Read More
Home 2019 Razannah Hussain Age: 17Location: Alness Razannah Hussain is 17 years old and from Alness. She has been volunteering since she was 14 and is passionate about giving back to her local community and breaking down stereotypes about Muslim women. She was involved in Scotland’s Year of Young People 2018 as… Read More
Home 2019 Sarah Grant Location: Glasgow Sarah is a filmmaker and poet, born and bred in Glasgow. She is a BAFTA Scotland New Talent nominee and a Sky Academy Arts scholar. She works full time as the Film Producer for Edinburgh Napier University. Outside of work, she is a member of One More Stone Productions, a UK… Read More
Home 2019 Zoë Daniel Age: 21Location: Aberdeen At just 21 years old Zoë Daniel has amassed a pretty deadly media portfolio leading to her becoming the youngest person to be competitively selected for The Guardian’s coveted positive action scheme. Working as a Bauer media group broadcaster from the age of… Read More
Home 2018 Amanda Craig Age: 26 Location: Glasgow The inaccurate portrayal and unfair representation of women on screen led Amanda Craig to create She’s En Scene – a community cinema project. She’s En Scene is a Glasgow women’s community cinema screening films made by women. Their mission is to provide… 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
Global connections
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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
1980s
1990s
2000s
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
Global connections
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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
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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
Global connections
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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
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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
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
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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
1980s
1990s
Edinburgh
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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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