Blog posts
Behind the Lines: Being a Helpline Team Member
17th December 2024 by Zoya When people ask me what itโs like to work on Aminaโs Helpline, I often pause – not because I donโt have an answer, but because itโs hard to capture the range of emotions, challenges, and rewards this role brings. Every day is different, yet each call reaffirms why this service…
Read MoreBeing Human: AMA Digital Marketing Day Conference
7th December 2024 by Samera Iqbal, Communications & Digital Media Officer On Thursday, 21st November, I attended the Digital Marketing Day Conference 2024: Being Human at BFI Southbank in London. The Conference was hosted by the Arts Marketing Association, which aims to help organisations and individuals by providing training, networking opportunities, and resources. As the…
Read MoreTell Her Story – Remembering Victims of Honour-Crimes
5th December 2024 On 28th November 2024, Amina MWRC hosted Tell Her Story in partnership with Glasgow Womenโs Library and Tramway. Tell Her Story aimed to raise awareness of honour-based abuse and the hidden victims of such abuse, who often go unnoticed. In addition to the event, Aminaโs Say Her Name campaign was featured in…
Read MoreDundee: Islamophobia Awareness Month Activities
27th November 2024 by Samera Iqbal November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month, providing an opportunity for organisations to educate themselves and other through information on Islamophobia and its impact. This, in turn, allows employees to better combat stereotype and workplace biases. Our Creative Well-Being Team in Dundee has been busy taking part in various projects and…
Read MoreโUnveiledโ a Collaborative Mixed Media Art Project by Amina MWRC & How It Felt
27th November 2024 by Rachel Simpson & Arati Ahmed Throughout September and October 2024, Amina Dundeeโs Creative Well-Being group were involved in a special project as part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival 2024.ย โUnveiledโ was a mixed media art and mental health project for Muslim & BME women living in Dundee, coordinated and…
Read MoreCreative Well-Being Activities Autumn 2024
15th November 2024 Our Dundee Creative Well-Being Programme is thrilled to have welcomed our women back for the new term! Since resuming after the summer holidays, our sessions have been a joyful mix of creativity and camaraderie, with participants diving into projects like faith-inspired tapestries, knitting, games, and more. This post highlights some of the…
Read MoreFinancial Advocacy Service
15th November 2024 Our Financial Advocacy Caseworker has been busier than ever, working hard due to the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on women and families. Financial Advocacy is a part of Amina MWRC’s wider Support & Advocacy service. Based on our cases received, poverty rates are highest among Pakistani, Bangladeshi, and Black communities, with…
Read MoreBefriending Week 2024
13th November 2024 Friday 1st November – Thursday 7th November marked Befriending Week 2024. Amina MWRC has a large team of Befrienders who serve as the wider Helpline & Befriending team. To celebrate Befriending Week, Amina MWRC, The Welcoming and Salaam (Edinburgh City Mission) organised an online Befriending Event for Befriending staff and volunteers. The event…
Read MoreTrustees Week 2024 ๐
4th – 8th November marks Trustees Week – a time to celebrate the incredible contributions trustees make to their charities! At Amina MWRC, we are grateful to share a commitment to womenโs rights and inclusion with our dedicated trustees. Your hard work and passion help Amina MWRC thrive, and we appreciate all that you do!…
Read MoreWorld Mental Health Day 2024
๐๐ World Mental Health Day ๐๐ To markย World Mental Health Day, we held a session for our Women’s Friendship Group on loneliness, with CBT counsellor Juliet Mugwanda. We learned how loneliness impacts mental health and gained tools to manage it, build resilience, and strengthen our connections. A big thank you to Juliet for her support…
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