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GLOWGETTERS – EASTER WEEK 2022

In February 2022, a wonderful local lady called Claire McCourt took on the challenge of running 5k every day in the month of February to …

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The Glow Unconventional Christmas Gift Guide 2021

It is estimated that in the UK we spend over £700 more than our typical monthly amount at Christmas, which can often see us delving into …

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Facilitator Focus: Gemma

Hi, my name is Gemma and my journey with GLOW NI began back in 2012. I had been working for a bank for 10 years, I …

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Tasleem’s Story

22nd April 2012 was the day my life changed forever. My beloved husband of nine years at the age of 34, went out to work …

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Social Enterprise | Supporting Communities NI

Here at You GLOW Girl, we love highlighting organisations who make a difference in the community! Today we are talking about Supporting Communities NI who …

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GLOWing Up | Why We’ve Rebranded

Come September 2021, GLOW (Giving Life Opportunities) turns 10 years old and we have some wonderful celebrations in the pipeline! To kick off these celebrations, …

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Buy One Donate One: You GLOW Girl x Flourish NI

Yesterday was World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, a day that places focus on the issue of trafficking and what we in Northern Ireland can …

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Facilitator Focus: Natasha

It’s time to focus on another one of our incredible facilitators and this week we are finding out more about the lovely Natasha!  1. Tell me …

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Facilitator Focus: Lisa

Today we are focusing on one of the amazing facilitators that is helping women be their best! Lisa has just recently completed training in delivering …

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Apprentice Spotlight: Jemma

Recently we were delighted to add two new faces to our GLOW NI team! Jemma and Sophie have been with us since January participating in …

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Apprentice Spotlight: Sophie

Recently we were delighted to add two new faces to our GLOW NI team! Jemma and Sophie have been with us since January participating in …

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Volunteer Week: Meet Emma

1st – 7th June is volunteer week and we had a quick chat with our wonderful volunteer Emma to find out why she volunteers and how …

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#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

As we spring into summer, our world around us looks very different to how it did a few months ago. Bare trees are now full of fresh green leaves and forgotten-about flower patches are beginning to flourish.

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5 ways to reduce stress

Hi! I’m Anna, a volunteer at GLOW. In this week’s blog we’re going to talk about stress. Before we get into ways to reduce stress, …

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Charmain’s Story – MS AWARENESS WEEK

1. Hi Charmain, tell us a little bit about yourself! I am from Portadown, Co Armagh. I work as a part time Community Relations Officer …

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Amy’s Story: Stepping Into Motherhood

Prior to Mother’s Day, talented florist and new mum Amy told us all about her pregnancy journey during lockdown and what it’s been like having …

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Marina’s Story: Making Mental Health Matter

A few weeks ago, we chatted to Marina, a health and social care university student, Mental Health Ambassador, and strong advocate for Ulster University’s Mind …

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Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week 2021

1st – 7th February is Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness week and we are joining in solidarity with many other women in the UK …

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Lauren’s Creative Journey

We were delighted to catch up with our amazing youth worker Lauren to talk about the link between creativity and mental health! Q 1. Hey Lauren, …

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My Experience with Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

We loved speaking to Danielle last week and finding out more about her experience with PMDD. Danielle is a busy working mum of two who …

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My Story – Mary

We really enjoyed speaking to Mary last week! Mary is a wonderful woman who has completed ‘The Real Me’ programme and is currently working her …

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My Experience with Period Poverty: Statements

This week, GLOW is examining the issue of Period Poverty in Northern Ireland. This is an issue that affects the overall wellbeing of many women …

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Rape & PTSD: The Long Journey To Recovery

Click here to read on AND website. Phoebe Tansley is a survivor, feminist, activist, and the founder of Attacked Not Defeated. In this blog she …

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Sierra’s Story: Panic Attacks, Anxiety & Coping Techniques

My name is Sierra Gowdy and I’m 19 years old. As I am sitting here right now, I am nervous to write this, but grateful …

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Pregnancy & COVID-19

Last week we were delighted to speak to Rebecca, a first-time mum to be from North West Belfast. Rebecca tells GLOW her experience of being …

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Living Life During Lockdown

You might have seen the doorstep deliveries and support GLOW has been providing to communities over lockdown but how have our own staff been affected? …

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Thanks A Million!

Christmas has truly arrived at the GLOW office. Maxine has decorated our offices & rooms beautifully. It really is beginning to look like Santa’s Grotto. …

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Meet The Woman Empowering Women

“Onwards and Upwards”  – Maxine’s Life Motto Maxine Dougan is the newest member to Team Glow as our Women’s Project Worker.  She is full of passion …

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6 Ways to be Wealthy

Look after your own well-being so you can be in the best place to help others. Here are some tips that can you help you …

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We All Need Support

5 people a week die by suicide in Northern Ireland! How heartbreaking and unacceptable. In the past 3 months we have been affected by suicide …

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Empowering Women

Amplify NI’s Ashleigh Hunter catches up with Chara Clarke, Founder of GLOW, who recently took part in the Accelerator programme.  GLOW (Giving Life Opportunities to …

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Perception is Projection

This blog is an interactive blog. I want you to get involved and take some action. Now, I want you to close your eyes. What …

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4 Steps To Take A Leap Of Faith

Routines are good. They get you to where you need to get to on time eg. school run, work, exercise classes etc. Routines help the …

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Fearless & Female

Brave, strong, fearless, independent, assertive, leader. These words may not be the usual adjectives to describe a female, they may however be more likely used …

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How To Beat Stinking Thinking

Do you ever feel lost in a maze with your thoughts? You can’t focus on one thing? You can’t think of anything positive? That one …

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My Story Of How I Overcame Depression

I remember it clearly sometimes. The emptiness, numbness and feeling as though life was an endless cycle of sleepless nights. I remember not being able …

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Miles of Milestones in 2017

Miles of Milestones in 2017 December 31, 2017 |Kellie Forbes The Glow team would like to take a moment to sincerely share our gratitude with …

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What Is Confidence

One of our aims here at GLOW is to build up women and young girl’s confidence. Everyone is unique in what makes them feel confident …

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Why We Love Volunteering

 We have all probably been asked to volunteer at some point in our life. It is common to think we are only doing a service …

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3 Ways to Take Care of Your Mental Health This Summer

1. Stay Connected One of the biggest downfalls of summer time is not seeing everyone as you normally would because people are away on holiday. …

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Meet The Dreamer Behind GLOW

Chara Clarke is the Founder and Project Coordinator of GLOW.

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