NEWS

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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? …

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. …

“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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

 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 …

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. …

Chara Clarke is the Founder and Project Coordinator of GLOW.