If the world was equal, I would have a voice
In this blog, Autumn imagines what the world would be like if work, salaries and benefits were equal for young women.
Voices
Read stories written by young women about their experiences and find out more about our work with updates from the team.
I worry that nothing is ever going to change
In this blog, Mali shares her worries about the cost of living increases and talks about how flexible work could make a huge difference to her and other young women.
I felt sick when I saw my energy bill
Sabrina writes about struggling with utility bills and food shopping and what the government should do to support young women through the cost of living crisis.
Our voices need to be heard to create change
As the cost of living rises, Aisha writes about rationing water and skipping meals to make it to the end of the month. But, being involved with Young Women's Trust has helped her feel like she can create change for herself and other young women.
Feeling confident and like I can take on the world
In May 2022, 25 young women came along to our Young Women’s Advisory Panel residential weekend. In this blog, panel newbie Aisling writes about the confidence she found sharing experiences with supportive and inspirational women from all over the country.
I had my own cheerleader at the end of the phone
Lucy shares how Work It Out coaching and CV feedback helped her reframe setbacks as opportunities, to change direction and try new things
Everyone deserves to have someone cheering them on
Zoe is a member of the Young Women's Advisory Panel and a peer researcher. In this blog, she talks about connecting to a community through Young Women's Trust and how we should all find our people and cheer them on.
If I carry on being curious, I will go on to do pretty big things
In this blog, Freya interviews fellow peer researcher Iulia, to find out her thoughts on the peer research programme. Iulia shares what she has learnt and how she has grown through the process.
My options grew because people believed in my potential
Jade is a team member with a unique journey from using our services to working at the organisation, we asked her to share a little about her experience with us.
Kick start the year with Work It Out
In this blog 2 of our Work It Out Ambassadors, Amy and Linda, share why young women should start their year by signing up to our free coaching and CV feedback service.
Sharing my experience of accessing Universal Credit with an MP
In this blog Amy, a Young Women’s Advisory Panel member, shares what happened when she met Wendy Chamberlain, the Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Work and Pensions.
My coach helped me to seek more balance in my life
Amy tells us how she gained confidence after hearing her coaches own story and how she is encouraging others to start their own coaching journey.