Home 2023 Miss J Age: 29Location: West of ScotlandPronouns: she/her Content Note: mentions of sexual violence In 2022, I started the End Sexual Misconduct in Sport (ESMIS) campaign following multiple decisions by professional sports clubs that showcased a culture that perpetuates sexual violence through silent complicity and even at times… Read More
Home 2023 Nakita Kaur Age: 29Location: GlasgowPronouns: she/her Content Note: Mentions of domestic violence I have had Vitiligo from the age of five years old and am now an advocate for Vitiligo and skin positivity. In 2021, I began modelling and advocating for others with skin conditions and have since… Read More
Home 2023 Nikhita Vakkalagadda Age: 21Location: EdinburghPronouns: she/her Nikhita is a musician with a blended sound rooted in Soul/R&B, and influence pulled from her South Asian identity. Alongside her music, Nikhita started as a volunteer, and is now a Youth Work Practitioner at Intercultural Youth Scotland (a charity for young… Read More
Home 2023 Poppy Fairbairn Age: 16Location: Kirkcaldy, FifePronouns: She/her I am a part of the UNICEF UK Youth Advisory Board (21-23), during my time on the board I took part in a plethora of opportunities including; collaboratively interviewing Martin Compston and Alex Brooker at Soccer Aid for UNICEF training week,… Read More
Home 2023 Rachel Kennedy Age: 23Location: EdinburghPronouns: She/her Rachel is an advocate for gender equality within financial services in Scotland. She is the events lead for Women in Banking and Finance in Scotland and is also heavily involved in Scottish Financial Enterprise GEN (Gender Equality Network). Rachel was a previous… Read More
Home 2023 Rebecca Wymer Age: 30Location: HighlandsPronouns: she/her In my day job, I am a career baker and have run a deli/bakery with my Mum for the past seven years. I’m also currently training to be a nutrition coach, specialising in Women’s Health. I have severe Endometriosis and Polycystic ovaries… Read More
Home 2023 Sophie Wallace Age: 26Location: GlasgowPronouns: she/her A journalist, broadcaster and senior PR executive, Sophie Wallace has spent the last decade paving the way for women with working-class roots in the media. Raised in a tiny, rural village in Falkirk, she began writing a weekly column when she was… Read More
Home 2023 Srija Shrestha Age: 26Location: InvernessPronouns: she/her I am a Nepali artist and illustrator based in Scotland. I came to the UK in 2021 to pursue MA Illustration and graduated from Teesside University in 2022. Leaving home for the very first time and navigating life in an entirely different… Read More
Home 2023 Zara Rankine Age: 15Location: BathgatePronouns: she/her I volunteer for my local charity. This means helping the clubs and activities. I help with all the kid’s clubs. The P1 to 3 club, the Primary 4 to 7 club, the Primary 7 to High School club and the STEM club.… Read More
Home 2022 Abi Gardener Age: 28Location: EdinburghPronouns: she/her fbt Abi is a geographer and ecologist at NatureScot currently working on how Scotland will roll out Nature Networks and reach 30% of land protected for nature by 2030. She is driven by a passion for bringing together solutions to the dual… 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
1980s
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
Global connections
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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
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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
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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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