Young women's
Advisory Group
Being part of the Abianda team as a member of the Young Women's Advisory Group (YWAG), you will be supported to bring your voice and expertise to Abianda, develop an insight into the operations of a charity, work on external projects and campaigns, provide consultations as well as have the opportunity to contribute to significant decisions alongside Abianda's staff and board members, ensuring that young women & girls are at the heart of the organisation.
See what our current YWAG members have to say about being in the YWAG!
Hear what a current YWAG member has to say about being in the YWAG!
We are very excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for new Young Women’s Advisory Group members and would love to hear from you!
Do you want a paid and professional opportunity with Abianda’s Young Women’s Advisory Group (YWAG), working as part of the Abianda team, learning about and influencing our work to increase independence and agency for young women & girls affected by criminal exploitation & violence?
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It is essential that you have have lived experience of being affected by criminal exploitation & the associated violence (please read here to understand what we mean when we say ‘affected by criminal exploitation & violence’)*
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You should also have an interest in wanting to use your voice for positive change for young women & girls affected by criminal exploitation & violence
*We understand that the language used by professionals, including us, is not always reflective of the experiences young women have. Part of the recruitment process will include discussing with the Participation team what is lived experience of criminal exploitation and the associated violence.
Please be assured that in your work with Abianda, you will never be expected to discuss your specific personal experiences.
You can download a flyer about joining the YWAG here. Applications close 12pm 13 February.
