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The Bridge Project - Mentoring Programme Launch

The Bridge Project – Supporting women affected by domestic abuse to achieve their aspirations The Bridge Project team are preparing to launch The Mentoring Programme.

Glyndwr Women's Aid - Application to Expand Services - Can You Help?

Glyndwr Women's Aid have put an application in to the Big Lottery to expand their services within refuge and the community in order that we can provide additional services.

Tackling abuse in teen relationships: Welsh response to Home Office campaign

Welsh Women’s Aid PRESS RELEASE Campaign launched today (15th Feb) tackles teenage attitudes to abuse within relationships Welsh Women’s Aid welcomes campaign and look forward to working with the Assembly to develop it in Wales The Women’s Aid movement in Wales welcomes the launch today of a powerful new Home Office advertising campaign aimed at reducing the levels of abuse and violence in teenagers’ relationships by challenging attitudes.

Help the NUS Women's Campaign - Stop Violence Against Women Students

The NUS Women's Campaign has launched a survey exploring women students' experiences of harassment, violence, sexual assault and stalking.

No Recourse to Public Funds Campaign – The Sojourner Project

What is the Sojourner Project? The Sojourner Project is a pilot scheme run by Eaves and funded by the Home Office.

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About Us

Welsh Women’s Aid want domestic abuse to be recognised as a gender based issue, with appropriate services and support to be available to women and children, resulting in the eradication of all forms of violence against women.

Violence against Women costs £50bn per year in police time, lost earnings and health costs.

About Us

Welsh Women’s Aid (WWA) was founded in 1978 to campaign and lobby for improvements in public policy and government legislation in relation to women and children experiencing domestic abuse in Wales.

WWA is the national umbrella organisation representing local Women's Aid Groups situated throughout Wales. Our member groups provide direct services for women and children who have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse.

WWA can provide specialist training, support and information to our member groups and to outside organisations. For more information see 'What we offer'

We manage the Wales Domestic Abuse Helpline, a free 24 hour, bilingual, gender neutral and confidential helpline providing support and information to anyone experiencing domestic abuse, and to individuals and organisations seeking information or advice.