Home 2017 Mhairi McCann Age: 18Location: InverclydePronouns: she/her Mhairi is one busy young woman, and one of the brightest young scientists in Scotland. Last year she was named runner up in the Senior Science category at the Big Bang Competition, which is the UK’s national competition for young scientists and… Read More
Home 2017 Mina Baird Age: 23Location: Glasgow In own words, Mina is “trans, disabled, queer, autistic, and dealing with mental health issues”, and she speaks out about her journey and challenges along the way to help others who might have similar experiences. Mina moved to Glasgow two years ago after… Read More
Home 2017 Nadine Aisha Jassat Age: 28Location: Edinburgh Nadine is a feminist writer, poet, and professional working the field of gender-based violence. Nadine has delivered workshops to over 2,300 young people in Edinburgh alone, and trained youth work staff on gender-based violence and young people across Scotland. She has worked… Read More
Home 2017 Naomi Gwynne Age: 9Location: South Lanarkshire Naomi is a passionate campaigner for inclusivity and supporting people with complex additional needs. She is autistic and knows first-hand that sometimes there is a shortfall in public services provision for young people and adults with autism. She is also fiercely protective… Read More
Home 2017 Neneh Bojang Age: 28Location: Edinburgh Neneh moved to Scotland from Gambia and now lives in Edinburgh with her son, and her partner lives in France. She provides in-home one to one care for elderly people and those living with difficulties. She is a fantastic parent and lights up… Read More
Home 2017 Suki Wan Age: 20Location: Glasgow Suki was elected as Vice Chair of the Scottish Youth Parliament and has sat on the Executive Committee of the Glasgow Youth Council for the past two years. She was born in Glasgow to parents who emigrated from Hong Kong, and she grew up… Read More
Home 2017 Vikki Allan Age: 24Location: Edinburgh Vikki Allan has done huge amounts for women’s football refereeing. She has worked her way up to become a referee at the Women’s Premiership level, and she has progressed through the leagues to become a FIFA Assistant. She is also a Scottish FA… Read More
Home 2017 Young Saheliya Location: Edinburgh Young Saheliya is a support service for BME women and girls aged 12-25 years in Edinburgh. The group is a safe space for young women to come together, make friends, build confidence, get creative and address the issues and discrimination that they face together. They offer… Read More
Home 2016 Amal Azzudin Age: 22Location: West LothianPronouns: she/her Amal is one of the Glasgow Girls, a group of seven teenagers from Glasgow who launched a campaign to end the dawn raids and protect the rights of people seeking asylum in the UK. That experience started her on a path… Read More
Home 2016 Aminah Din Age: 19Location: Glasgow Aminah began playing football at five years old. This year she was a YoungScot Awards finalist for Diversity, following up on a Scottish Women in Sports Role Model of the Year award last year and a Scottish Asian Sportswoman of the Year award… 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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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