Your Compassion, Our Passion: Amina’s Fundraising Gala 2022

Fundraising Gala 2022

Amina MWRC held a fundraising Gala on 7th November 2022 at Glasgow’s Grosvenor Hotel.    The evening was a celebration of Amina’s 4 pillars: Employability and Financial Inclusion, Creative Well-being, Helpline and Befriending, and Violence Against Women and Girls.  The gala showcased some of Amina’s activities and projects.  Amina was able to share the range and…

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We did the Glasgow Kiltwalk 2023

Kiltwalk 2023

We did it!  Members of Amina’s staff team took part in the Glasgow Kiltwalk 2023 on Sunday 30th April! We walked a total of 181.4 miles and raised £6514!  Despite the weather being bleugh our hardy staff members donned their raincoats and walking trainers and stepped out to fundraise for the essential work that Amina…

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Cost of Living Impact on Mental Health 2022-2023

Cost of living

Everyone is well aware of the cost of living crisis in the UK right now, regardless of who you are, where you come from or what you earn. In fact, The Royal College of Psychiatrists found that the cost of living is now detrimental on the nation’s mental health [1]. In fact, mental health services…

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Myth of Perfection – Time for Change

BHM with Pachedu

PERSONAL REFLECTIONS ON BLACK HISTORY MONTH Ramatu Umar Bako, (Volunteer) Programme Officer, Engagement and Participation at Pachedu Black History Month is historically celebrated in October the world over however, considering the importance of the celebration, we would like to see ongoing conversations take place all through the year. The theme for this year was –…

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Myth of Perfection – A time for action

BHM

Black History Month (BHM) is a check in point for where we are on racial inequality. The conversation is ongoing but there is work still to be done. In the words of Black History Month 2022’s website editor, Catherine Ross, “It’s a time for action, not words”. For this month’s contribution, we would therefore encourage…

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