Home 2023 Emma Porteous Age: 29Location: GlasgowPronouns: she/her I create and coach safe, financially and socially inclusive community football teams in Glasgow for women and marginalised genders, including Glasgow Pride CF. We have travelled across the UK and created amazing relationships with similar groups. I have volunteered for almost ten… Read More
Home 2023 Emma Prach Age: 19Location: CumbernauldPronouns: they/them Emma is a young creative, campaigner and advocate for intersectionality in mental health. They are the founder and CEO of the non-profit organisation Project Sonrisa which aims to start more meaningful conversations about mental health by engaging people in the transformative powers… Read More
Home 2023 Iona M.J. MacDonald Age: 17Location: InvernessPronouns: she/her Iona M.J. MacDonald is a 17-year-old award-winning journalist from the north-west Highlands. Iona has been working as a trainee community reporter at Highland News and Media since she was 16 and believes that her passion for equality will lead her throughout… Read More
Home 2023 Iris Duane Age: 21Location: GlasgowPronouns: she/her I am incredibly proud and honoured to be nominated for the 30 under 30 list this year and I am incredibly happy to be recognised for my efforts in both volunteering and improving the student experience during my time at university as… Read More
Home 2023 Jenny Lester Age: 29Location: EdinburghPronouns: she/her/they Jenny is an internationally published writer and is passionate about making the world a better place, one small project at a time. She runs an online poetry group called Poets X Change and has created two poetry zines to raise money for… Read More
Home 2023 Jess Carlyle Age: 25Location: Shetland IslandsPronouns: she/her I have a passion for helping young people and creating positive change in my community. I started volunteering in 2016 as a peer educator with OPEN. I then started volunteering as a peer mentor and started to work with them part-time… Read More
Home 2023 Jordan Baird Age: 22Location: West LothianPronouns: she/her I see myself as a community activist trying to create positive change within the community in various ways, such as being a member of the Management Committee, a Parent Council member, and Vice President of the Gala Day Committee. This journey… Read More
Home 2023 Kathryn Smith Age: 24Location: Paisley, RenfrewshirePronouns: she/her After graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University with my BA in Social Sciences, I dedicated my time to helping to support vulnerable individuals and to advance the rights of underrepresented groups. My dissertation focused on Digital Feminist Activism in Scotland. I was… Read More
Home 2023 Kayleigh O’Neill Age: 24Location: EdinburghPronouns: she/her Originally from Motherwell, Kayleigh moved to Edinburgh for university and has since worked for Euan’s Guide and Inclusion Scotland. She continues to work part-time for the co-leader of the Scottish Greens. In 2023 she was appointed the Green representative on COSLA’s Barriers… Read More
Home 2023 Kirsty Pallas Age: 29Location: ObanPronouns: she/her I work as a mountaineering and rock climbing instructor, introducing people to the mountains. This can be teaching skills like navigation, ropework, and winter skills, or guiding experiences like scrambles and rock climbs. Coming from a mixed heritage background, I’m very aware… 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
Oral history
