Helplines Awareness Day: Empowering Women Through Support

February 20, 2025

20th February 2025 by Sadia Ul-Haq 23rd February 2025 marks Helplines Awareness Day. In today’s society, Muslim & BME women often face challenges that can leave them feeling isolated and overwhelmed. Resources like the Amina Helpline provide essential support and guidance to women in need. Amina MWRC is dedicated to empowering women and offering a…

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Behind the Lines: Being a Helpline Team Member

December 17, 2024

17th December 2024 by Zoya When people ask me what it’s like to work on Amina’s Helpline, I often pause – not because I don’t have an answer, but because it’s hard to capture the range of emotions, challenges, and rewards this role brings. Every day is different, yet each call reaffirms why this service…

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Befriending Week 2024

November 13, 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…

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