Celebrating Black History Month
This October marks the 35th Anniversary of the first year Black History Month was celebrated in the UK. Earlier this month we attended a Black History Month presentation at The Hive, led by Black Lives Matters Worcestershire. This inspriring presentation focussed on...
A day in the life of…
Lisa from our Children and Young People’s service tells us more about herself, her role within the team and her recent fundraising efforts. A day in the life of a Children and Young People’s worker I’m Lisa, a Children’s Worker at West Mercia Women’s Aid...‘Settle the score’ – a video from Sikh Women’s Aid
Last year, Sikh Women’s Aid released the first ever report looking to evidence and examine the prevalence and impact of domestic and sexual violence in the Sikh/Panjabi community. Alongside the report, Sikh Women’s Aid launched a song and music video called ‘Settle...
A day in the life of…
Our Inclusion IDVAs (Independent Domestic Violence Advisors) work within our service to ensure that high risk victims of domestic abuse, from under-represented communities, are provided with the best advocacy, advice and support possible. Leoni Bryan, our Inclusion...
40 years of WMWA – reflecting back and looking forward
Photo caption: From l to r, Lisa Forbes, Play Therapist; Catherine Chima-Okereke, Trustee; Gill Corp, Inclusion IDVA; Helen Richardson, County Manager, Herefordshire; Lisa Peplow, IDVA Service Manager; Nikki Griffiths, Chair (Board of Trustees); Sue Coleman, Chief...
A day in the life of…
WMWA refuges are confidential, safe places staffed by supportive, trained workers. Claire Cook, our Refuge Co-ordinator for Worcestershire tells us what a typical day can involve… A day in the life of a Refuge Support Worker As a Refuge worker you can...