Beste Yasav

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 encouraging, collaborative and diverse with strong roots in Feminism.

She has been involved in projects such as Young Women Thrive, Engender, and the 100th birthday of The Young Women’s Movement. Her largest takeaways as a volunteer would be the transferable skills gained and friendships created.

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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...

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.

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