Home 2017 Isla Nelson Age: 4Location: Glasgow Isla’s “News at 3” (her then-age) is a brutally honest and hysterically funny series she has with her dad and stand-up comedian, Mark Nelson, on BBC Scotland’s Short Stuff. She’s also won Best Actress award at the Scottish Comedy Awards this year. Her… Read More
Home 2017 Isla Whateley Age: 21Location: Edinburgh Isla is a fourth year student of Social Anthropology at Edinburgh University, a Girlguiding leader, an NUS Scotland Women Campaign’s Committee Member, and Year of the Young People 2018 Ambassador. Isla began volunteering with Girlguiding when she was 16, which she says has influenced… Read More
Home 2024 Katie Leung Age: 30Location: North Lanarkshire Katie Leung might be best known for beating 3000 girls to the role of Harry Potter’s girlfriend Cho Chang, but she’s so much more than that one role. Struggling to cope with the ugly side of fame and unsure if she wanted… Read More
Home 2017 Kayleigh Haggo Age: 18Location: South Ayrshire Kayleigh has a form of cerebral palsy which affects her balance and motor skills, but that has never stood in her way! She has already won three golds in the European Paralympic Youth Games, set thirteen world records and four national age… Read More
Home 2017 Kiana Kalantar Hormozi Age: 23Location: Glasgow Kiana is a film maker who works to promote equality for all, focusing in particular on disability rights. After studying psychology, media and film at Stirling University, Kiana completed a masters in film at the Screen Academy in Edinburgh. She recently completed… Read More
Home 2017 Kimberley Benson Age: 26Location: Ayrshire Kimberly Benson, aka Viper/Piper Niven, is Scotland’s best female wrestler. Viper is an incredible sportswoman, and she made wrestling history more than once. She was the first non-Japanese woman to ever main event a wrestling show in the esteemed Korakuen Hall. She was… Read More
Home 2017 Kirsty Strickland Age: 27Location: Glasgow / Fife Kirsty Strickland is a columnist and commentator who writes for The National, CommonSpace and the Independent. She has appeared on radio and television to talk about feminism and politics, and appeared on BBC Scotland’s 2017 election night coverage. Her key interests… Read More
Home 2017 Laura Bauld Age: 27Location: GlasgowPronouns: she/her Laura Bauld is a brilliantly talented curator with Glasgow Museums, and she really embodies what it means to be a modern museum professional, sharing her knowledge passionately and generously. She’s a knowledgeable historian, who cut her teeth in the museum world as a gallery assistant and… Read More
Home 2017 Marcia Lauder Age: 29Location: Scottish Borders Marcia is the founder of Borders Buzz social group for adults with learning disabilities and recipient of a lifetime Royal Society of Arts, Manufacturers and Commerce (RSA) fellowship. Marcia was one of six people to win a competition which granted the first… 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
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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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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
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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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