White Ribbon campaign

4.Testimonials and success stories

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    Introduction

    White Ribbon’s impact is reflected in the lives it touches. Below are just a few of the  success stories and testimonials that demonstrate the power of collective action. These stories inspire us to continue our work, and we hope they motivate you to join us in creating change.

    Testimonials

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    Coordinating partnership

    Community VISION

    "Community VISION are extremely pleased with the response from the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sector to become White Ribbon supporter organisations and look forward to working with them and other partners to end violence against women and girls across the East Riding."

    Community groups

    Bridlington RUFC

    "We have a good influence in the local community, various organisations use our facilities, throughout the year. We would like to also include White Ribbon as one of the organisations that use our facilities."

    East Riding Young Farmers Clubs

    "We are a rural youth organisation, and as such are always looking for ways to support members, widen our knowledge depth in regard to safeguarding our members and volunteers."

    Charities

    Fitmums & Friends

    "As a charity, we are committed to addressing the critical issue of gender-based violence. It will allow us to connect with like-minded organisations committed to ending violence against women and girls."

    Home-Start Goole & District

    "We would like to become a White Ribbon Supporter Organisation to help give women and girls the confidence to approach us, to talk and to ask for support."

    Hull Sisters

    "As part of our ongoing efforts to combat violence against women and girls, we regularly hold sessions and training courses to raise awareness on this critical issue."

    She Productions

    "She Productions is a charity and theatre company dedicated to creating a platform for women’s voices."

    Businesses and social enterprise

    Social Care Yorkshire

    "Joining White Ribbon UK as a supporter organisation aligns perfectly with our social enterprise's mission to foster safer, more inclusive communities."

    The Lampstand Group

    "The Lampstand Group are presenting the White Ribbon video, during our Lampstand Presentation to meetings that we hold."

    TIC Yorkshire

    "We support many individuals and are really keen to be able to offer the right help and support and to signpost to the best services."

    Faith-based and cultural organisations

    Beverley Minster

    "We aim to educate our young people and people we work with."

    Humber All Nations Alliance (HANA)

    "Our organisation that supports members of the Minority Communities will want to be part of us. We see a lot of our members who culturally see women and girls as being servants or obey the men in all decision-making processes."

    Health and wellbeing organisations

    Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire Endometriosis Support

    "We support a lot of women who have experienced violence and abuse, we want to know how we can help prevent future generations experiencing the same."

    Humber Wellbeing Hub

    "Humber Wellbeing Hub and Blossom; Self Harm and Suicide Prevention Service support lots of individuals that struggle with their mental health."

    Matthew’s Hub

    "Autistic people often struggle with friendships, social communication and social imagination. We want to share the White Ribbon message with our neurodivergent men and raise awareness about negative definitions of masculinity and instead promote positive qualities such as empathy, kindness and care.”

    Advocacy and social change organisations

    Sight Support

    "Here at Sight Support, our mission is to improve and enrich the quality of life for local people at all stages of sight loss."

    Military Assistance Social Hub (M.A.S.H.)

    "Choosing to become a supporter White Ribbon organisation reflects a deep commitment to fostering positive social change."

    The Hinge Centre

    "At The Hinge Centre we are committed to doing our part to address Violence Against Women and Girls."

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