Katie Bradley

Katie Bradley

Early 30s, originally from Paisley and remaining local, Katie was a member of the Young Women Lead project. She helped develop a digital map of safe spaces for women in Renfrewshire and also had the opportunity to visit parliament and meet with Scottish MPs.

She credited The Young Women’s Movement for her new position as an Arts Development Worker, initiative taking skills and best friends. She also described the Movement as a feminist organisation with large community impact.

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.