Home 2023 Ally Zlatar Age: 25Location: GlasgowPronouns: she/her Ally Zlatar is an artist, scholar and activist. She is the founder of The Starving Artist; an artist initiative that utilises creative voices as a way to create advocacy and systemic reform. She also founded The Starving Artist Scholarship Fund which helps… Read More
Home 2023 Amy-Beth Miah Age: 28Location: Kilmarnock, East AyrshirePronouns: she/her Content Note: Mentions of suicide Growing up in care meant I was often surrounded by professionals who made decisions on my behalf, often without consideration of what I wanted. Consequently, I learned to raise my voice. Through volunteering, I discovered… Read More
Home 2023 Amy Canavan Age: 23Location: Dalkeith, MidlothianPronouns: she/her I’m a 23-year-old sports journalist who can be found kicking around freezing football grounds across the country for BBC Sport Scotland. Whether it’s live updates on the radio, interviewing managers for the telly, or cramming my terrible patter onto our digital… Read More
Home 2023 Amy Lee Shergold Age: 28Location: GlasgowPronouns: she/her I grew up in Dennistoun with my one-of-a-kind single mother who let me thrive as a scientist from a young age. Some of my first words were always “what when why how”. After school, I studied Immunology at the University of… Read More
Home 2023 Bekah Ellis Age: 25Location: GlasgowPronouns: They/she I’m Bekah – a proudly fat, queer, mentally ill person who strives to make others feel more comfortable and confident. I’ve not always felt “proud” to be those things though. While at university studying Community Education, I attended a Bridging Digital conference,… Read More
Home 2023 Cara Hyles Age: 26Location: DumfriesPronouns: she/her It is an incredible honour and a highlight in my career to be first nominated and then chosen for Young Women Scotland’s ’30 under 30′ list, alongside other remarkable young women who are making a positive impact in Scotland. Throughout my career… Read More
Home 2023 Chand Kaur Age: 25Location: EdinburghPronouns: she/her Founding PCOS Relief, a charity organisation, due to my own struggle of being diagnosed with PCOS, in my early twenties, I knew I wanted to create a charity that would bring meaning and value to women’s lives, who were also diagnosed with… Read More
Home 2023 Daisy Stewart-Henderson Age: 18Location: GlasgowPronouns: she/her From November 2021 up until August of this year I was a Member of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYP) as well as the Convener of the Scottish Youth Parliament’s External Affairs, UK and International Relations Committee. Within these roles, I campaigned for… Read More
Home 2023 Eleace McPheators Age: 27Location: East AyrshirePronouns: she/her I was nominated for the achievements that I have made throughout my life since becoming a young mother at the age of sixteen. I was branded as the stereotypical teenage mother. I have worked so hard since becoming a mother and… Read More
Home 2023 Ellie Craig Age: 20Location: GlasgowPronouns: she/her Ellie is the Vice Chair of the Scottish Youth Parliament and has been an MSYP for Glasgow Cathcart since 2019. Ellie is a fierce campaigner for the incorporation and implementation of the UNCRC, and in her role on the board of SYP… 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
Oral history
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
Oral history
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
30 under 30
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
Oral history
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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