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Congratulations to Lynne Sanders, our Chief Executive, who has been honoured with an MBE for services to Victims of Domestic Abuse in Swansea. 24 years after starting as a volunteer for Swansea Women’s Aid, Lynne became our Chief Executive. Over the past 12 years, under Lynne’s management and guidance, the organisation has seen vast growth, both in size and expertise, providing ...
On International Women’s Day, we are delighted to announce that we have been re-accredited with the Welsh Women’s Aid National Quality Service Standards Quality Mark. This is wonderful news, demonstrating the quality of the specialist services we deliver and recognising the work of our dedicated, committed team who relentlessly support the families in touch with us to cope with and ...
A big thank you to Great Western Railway for the wonderful Christmas Santa’s train ride for 60 of our service users. The children were extremely excited and the feedback’s been amazing, with one mum telling us, “It was such a lovely experience, both the kids and I thoroughly enjoyed it.” Thank you GWR! ...
Congratulations to Lynne Sanders, our Chief Executive, who has been honoured with an MBE for services to Victims of Domestic Abuse in Swansea. 24 years after starting as a volunteer for Swansea Women’s Aid, Lynne became our Chief Executive. Over the past 12 years, under Lynne’s management and guidance, the organisation has seen vast growth, both in size and expertise, providing a ...
We are delighted to inform you that Swansea Women’s Aid has been awarded a grant from The National Lottery Community Fund. This award will make an incredible difference to our work and those that rely upon it within our community. In a difficult year, the UK has seen an increase in incidents of domestic abuse. We feel it is more vital ...
As of today (14/09/2020) The Welsh Government have announced that face masks are compulsory in public indoor spaces in Wales. This means that face masks now must be worn in Swansea Women’s office by staff, women and children over the age of 11 attending appointments. Due to this, we ask and encourage women to wear face coverings where possible to ...
Update 7th July 2020: Our central office and staff are set up and fully equipped to adhere to the government’s latest Covid-19 workplace guidance. Furthermore, we are pleased to announce that we are now in a position to offer a limited amount of face to face appointments. Please speak to a support worker to discuss your individual/immediate needs. We want to reassure our ...
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http://swanseawomensaid.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Mobile-phone-appeal.mp4 Having to stay at home under the current circumstances can be a lonely and solitary time for many, However, it is made even harder for some of our service users who do not have access to a mobile phone. For many of us at this time, our phones and other devices are our only access to the outside world, but ...
Some helpful advice and guidence from Welsh Women’s Aid for family and friends on supporting someone who is experencing domestic abuse. WWA-Tilt-and-Turn-ENG ...
We have two upcoming Ask Me trainings in the new year: February 15th, 2023, 9:30-4:30 and co-delivered with Thrive at their offices then we have an online course across four sessions on March 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd from 6:30-8:30pm.
If you're interested or would like more info
contact Lorna at askme@swanseawa.org.uk or visit www.welshwomensaid.org.uk/.../register-interest/
For those of you that haven't heard of Ask Me, the training is free, open to anyone in the community, and aims to help people learn more about domestic abuse, understand the myths around it and develop the confidence to signpost effectively.
Beyond the training day, attendees will be part of a supportive community that they can return to with any questions or support they may require as well as further resources and training.
We have two upcoming Ask Me trainings in the new year: February 15th, 2023, 9:30-4:30 and co-delivered with Thrive at their offices then we have an online course across four sessions on March 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd, 6:30-8:30pm.
If you're interested or would like more info
contact Lorna at askme@swanseawa.org.uk or visit www.welshwomensaid.org.uk/.../register-interest/
For those of you that haven't heard of Ask Me, the training is free, open to anyone in the community, and aims to help people learn more about domestic abuse, understand the myths around it and develop the confidence to signpost effectively.
Beyond the training day, attendees will be part of a supportive community that they can return to with any questions or support they may require as well as further resources and training.
It is not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving
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MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Could you help to support women and children who are or who have experienced domestic abuse.
if you can please donate to ensure we can provide the support that women and children need through the festive period.
#swanseawomensaid #livefearfree #helpatchristmas
Ever thought that you could be supporting us, by purchasing a grocery voucher, follow the link to buy your vouchers through Give as You Live, and you are immediately giving something back to Swansea Women's Aid. Give it a go x
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#16daysofactivism against gender-based violence.
“…we should let our voice be heard and hope that the whole of society could raise awareness of gender inequality.”
“Violence against women has been tolerated for so long that the world has become numb to it.”
“We must UNITE! Violence against women can’t be tolerated in any form or by ANYONE.”
We urge everyone, especially men, to continually challenge gender-based violence and inequality. It is vital to recognise inequality as the root cause of abuse of women and children, and to hold perpetrator’s to account.
We invite you to participate by adding your “palm,” to these comments at our co-produced exhibit in The National Waterfront Museum.
#whiteribbonuk #swanseawomensaid #EndViolenceAgainstWomenandGirls
This is a brilliant way of giving to us without actually spending anymore, just sign up and shop in your favourite online stores and we receive the benefits, click on the link below;
www.giveasyoulive.com/join/swansea-womens-aid?utm_source=charitytoolkit&utm_content=92665&utm_med...
#givetoswanseawomensaid #swanseawomensaid #giveasyoulive
Today is White Ribbon Day! for today and the 16 days to end violence against women that follow, white Ribbon UK are asking people in their communities, organisations and workplaces, to come together, and say 'no' to violence against women.
White Ribbon Pledge, Live Art: Challenging Harmful Masculinity
White Ribbon Day – Friday 25th of November, is about men actively challenging violence and abuse against women and children.
A Co-Production Group from Swansea Women’s Aid invite's you to participate in a LIVE ART INSTALLATION at The National Waterfront Museum Swansea, adding your “palm” and a message of support to our paper palm tree.
The result will become a future–proofing narrative of our collective wishes for keeping women and children safe and challenging gender inequality, attitudes, systems, and behaviours which continue to harm them.
The Message Tree will be made from 90% recycled materials and adorned with effected women and children’s silhouette portraits, as well as their words on; the effects and continuing impacts of men’s abuse and violence, harmful attitudes within society and systems, in their lives.
If you can’t make it on Friday 25th November, don't worry you have a further week in which to visit and contribute to the tree, please tell your family and friends!
#swanseawomensaid #whiteribbon #endviolenceagainstwomenandgirls