At the end of the September the National Board and General Secretary bid a fond farewell to Karen Mawhinney. Karen served as National Office Administrator for six years and has been a wonderful supporter and champion of the YWCA. She has always brought a positive Christ centered attitude to all…
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Its only mid September and it feels like it should be the half-term holidays already. Certainly the trees seem to agree with me, as they began shrugging off their leaves back in August, as if they were in a mighty rush to announce the onset of autumn. So, the kids…
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Although Boko Haram have reportedly been in existence in Nigeria since 2002, they only truly began to cause havoc in the North, North – Eastern and Middle Belt regions of Nigeria through their military operations which began in 2009. They have been the cause of the religious conflicts going on…
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We’re told it’s going to be emotional. As World Cup fever grips the soccer-loving nations of the world, the focus of many is firmly on the nation of Brazil. Sadly, however, not all of those travelling to Brazil are going for the football. Between half a million and two million…
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