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» The Bridge Project comes to Lliw Valley, thanks to the Big Lottery Fund

Women affected by domestic abuse living in the Neath Port Talbot, Swansea, Powys and Carmarthenshire are set to benefit from a major windfall from the Big Lottery Fund Stepping Stones programme.

» First Anniversary of Helpline Sees a Sharp Increase in Calls

THE number of calls made to the all Wales Domestic Abuse Helpline has increased significantly since it became a 24-hour service a year ago.

» Domestic Abuse at Christmas Time

At the time of year most linked with peace and goodwill, many women and children across Wales will be experiencing domestic abuse.

» New project helps Welsh women and children fight the isolation of domestic abuse

Help is at hand for women and children fleeing domestic abuse but desperate to keep in touch with loved ones.

» Comment on the Wendy Ellis verdict by Welsh Women's Aid

A spokeswoman from Welsh Women’s Aid said, "As an organisation, we are against violence in relationships, whatever form the violence manifests itself in.

» Welsh Women’s Aid welcomes renewed commitment to tackle Domestic Abuse

The 9th October 2007 saw the Government committing to reducing the number of women affected by domestic abuse, in particular, those most at risk of being killed or seriously injured by their partners.

» Has Women’s Aid helped you leave an abusive partner?

Would you be willing to share your story to help raise awareness of domestic abuse and the support that Women’s Aid can offer to other women? If so, we’d like to hear from you.

About Us

Welsh Women’s Aid is the national umbrella organisation representing local Women’s Aid groups in Wales. Our 34 member groups provide direct women-centred support in the community and in refuge to thousands of women and children who have or who are experiencing domestic abuse.

Welsh Women’s Aid provides specialist training support to member groups on housing, legal and children’s issues and lobbies and campaigns on their behalf at a national level.

Welsh Women’s Aid also manages the Wales Domestic Abuse Helpline. The Helpline is a gender-neutral information and support service for people and children experiencing abuse and individuals and organisations who want to know more about domestic abuse support services in Wales.

Vision Statement

We are the leading domestic abuse organisation in Wales, putting women and their children first. We believe that domestic abuse is part of the wider issue of violence against women and power and control. We believe that everyone has the right to a life free from abuse.

Mission Statement

We are the national umbrella organisation supporting 34 member groups across Wales, and the Wales Domestic Abuse Helpline. We believe that all women and children have the right to a life free from domestic abuse. We challenge and inform policy and raise awareness of the widespread effects of domestic abuse and violence against women by providing evidence based information. We promote the interests of member groups and assist them in providing quality and accountable services for women, by women. We deliver specialist training and support to our member groups, and to external organisations on request.