Northern Ireland project
GLOW
(Giving Life Opportunities to Women)
An inter-generational, cross-community organisation, GLOW was developed from a common desire of women in the local community to address issues facing their peers such as low self-esteem & confidence, mental health problems, isolation and a general lack of purpose. The women they support have difficulties accessing education and employment, and many have experienced domestic abuse and substance abuse.
GLOW challenges the status quo in order to break the vicious cycle of these issues, by empowering women and young girls with the tools and techniques to build their confidence, self-esteem, resilience and life skills.
With support from the AXA Ireland Fund, this small organisation will continue to invest in their programmes (LILY, Fearless & The Real Me) which helps women and girls from 10-13, 14-17 and 18+ years old. The funding will also allow them to explore the possibility of launching a pilot programme to recruit a family support worker to equip the women they work with and their family members with the coping skills to strengthen family relationships and navigate the complexities of mental health challenges.
I was lost, I was very depressed. I was isolating myself away from everybody, and finding GLOW was my lifeline. It saved us, it saved my family as a whole.
– GLOW participant
GLOW provides a safe space for women to share their vulnerabilities. We have women and girls coming from both sides of the community, fostering a community of resilience and hope.
– Treasa Rice, CEO of GLOW
Read more about GLOW or watch the video.