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2025

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Melissa Cassidy

Melissa has pale skin and red hair with a fringe.

Melissa is a 19 year old author, blogger and disability activist. She is the founder of Alder Books, her own publishing company.

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Mirin Gibson-Brown

Mirin has pale skin and long blonde curly hair. She is wearing a black and white checkered fleece

Mirin Gibson-Brown is a menstrual health campaigner who organised Renfrewshire’s first ever Menstrual Health Day.

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Muminah Koleoso

Muminah Koleoso

Muminah is an award-winning writer, content creator, journalist and advocate.

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Nicola Wilson-Torch

Niocola has dark hair and pale skin. She is wearing a checked jacket.

Nicola is a disabled PhD researcher at the University of Stirling committed to raising awareness of chronic illness.

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Orlagh has pale skin and blonde hair tied into a bun. She is wearing a red blouse.

Orlagh is a young leader who has clocked over 1,300 hours volunteering in her community.

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Rosa has pale skin and short dark hair. She is standing in front of a harbour at sunset.

Rosa is a young leader with Girlguiding, and part of the Teenage Cancer Trust Advisory Group, where she advocates for teenage patients.

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Sam has long dark hair, pale skin and blue eyes.

Sam currently works for a Scottish Local Authority as a Promise Ambassador, advocating for the needs of care experienced people.

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Sidrah has brown skin, long dark hair, and is wearing glasses.

Sidrah is an AI Ethicist who is dedicated to ensuring that AI-enabled harms are actively challenged and addressed.

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Tamara has pale skin and long blonde hair.

Tamara Rogovic is an Edinburgh-based multidisciplinary artist who serves as President of the Scottish Artists Union.

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Toni has pale skin and long dark hair.

Toni is a Community Development Worker who improves the lives of families in Edinburgh.

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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