Ellen

Ellen

88, originally from England and currently residing in Glasgow, Ellen was a resident of the YW Hostel in Park Circus Place in Glasgow. She described the supportive and safe atmosphere of the hostel as well as some of her favorite memories.

When reflecting on the hostel’s impact, she said that it not only gave her independence but it saved her life. She also spoke about the impact of Christianity on both the organisation and her personally.

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.