Women
‘I am a woman phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, that’s me.’—Maya Angelou
Improving access to affordable childcare for all
"Good access to affordable childcare is a vital cog in our economy and one of the most important factors in allowing women to achieve economically." The UK currently has the 7th most expensive childcare in the world, with families spending an average 36% of income on...
Period poverty stops here
“No questions asked. You want sanitary products? Come and get them.” It sounds unbelievable but many young women and girls in Teesside are unable to afford sanitary products, often using newspapers and cardboard as a replacement.A recent survey found that 1 in 10...
Empowering Girls, Releasing Potential
The Girls’ Network comes to the Tees Valley... The Girls’ Network is a national charity that aims to inspire and empower girls aged 14-19 from the least advantaged communities by connecting them to a mentor and a network of professional role models who are women. This...