We are looking for young women* to bring their expertise and their voice to Abianda, by joining our Young Women’s Advisory Group (YWAG). Our YWAG will learn about and influence Abianda’s work with young women and girls to ensure they are always at the heart of the organisation.
(*Non-binary people are welcome to apply if they believe that they have lived experience that is aligned with women and girls)
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You can download the YWAG flyer to share with young women here.
Below you will find more information, including:
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What Abianda does
Abianda is a non-profit social enterprise dedicated to working with young women and girls affected by criminal exploitation and violence. More information about our work and principles, as well as what we mean by criminal exploitation, can be found on our website here.
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What does being a part of the YWAG involve?
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​In the YWAG, you'll be able to explore different opportunities and be involved in projects and activities that interest you; the YWAG is led by its members with support from Abianda’s Participation team to ensure that it is a meaningful space for you.
Everything is an invitation. Though we want a commitment of a year with the aim to meet monthly, you choose what works best for you. We also understand things change, so will work alongside you to support your other life commitments.
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What is the criteria to join?
Young women's
Advisory Group
If there are questions about these criteria, you can get in touch.
What will you get out of joining the YWAG?
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The chance to connect with other young women passionate about influencing how Abianda and other organisations serve young women and girls.
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Payment for your time and travel, meeting the London living wage of £11.95 per hour.
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Workshops and training opportunities.
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Learn how you can make your voice heard where it matters most within Abianda and the wider community
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Insight into the operations of a social enterprise and the opportunity to contribute to significant decisions alongside Abianda's staff and board members.
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Close collaboration with Abianda's Participation team, tailoring opportunities to suit the interests of the young women they support.
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How to apply
To apply, tell us about a topic of your choice - it could be something you are really passionate about, something you are proud of, or something you want to change and you can tell us about your topic however you would like to. For example, you can submit a drawing, a voice note, a video, a painting, an essay, a journal entry, a presentation or arrange a phone call with us to tell us about your topic.
For any questions or support with the application, you can contact the participation team email at participation@abianda.com or Whatsapp/text at 07840849058.
Along with your application, please send us your full name, age and the borough you live in. You can submit your application via Whatsapp or text on 07840849058 or email participation@abianda.com by Friday 1st March 2024
We’ll aim to be in touch with you within 2 working days after receiving your application to let you know the outcome of your application.
The application process involves an in-person interview with the Participation team and if successful, a group interview will be offered for the final stage. If you require any support with this application process, please do let us know.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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