Dona Milne

Dona Milne

Originally from Edinburgh and remaining local, Dona was a former Deputy Director for The Young Women’s Movement. She spent the majority of her time working with the Roundabout Centre, managing the creche and supporting unhoused youth.

Dona’s proudest moments within the movement have been helping to build a community centre that still stands today and working with Zero Tolerance and Healthy Respect.

She also explained the impact of Christianity within the organisation and emphasised its history of supporting women. 

Saroj Lal

Saroj Lal was heavily involved with the work of YWCA Scotland during the 1970s and early 1980s, both in Edinburgh’s YWCA Women’s International Centre (WIC) on Roxburgh Place...

Ellen

88, originally from England and currently residing in Glasgow, Ellen was a resident of the YW Hostel in Park Circus Place in Glasgow.

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...

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A history of YWCA Scotland from 1855 to present day.