This year, the University of Edinburgh Economics Society is continuing to support its community by helping Edinburgh Women's Aid (EWA), a local charity that has been providing support for women, children and young people in Edinburgh affected by domestic abuse for 48 years. Just in last year, EWA supported approx. 2000 women and 150 children.

Domestic abuse is like a shadow pandemic, crawling in our society. Women and children are the most affected victims. It is sometimes difficult to identify abuse, especially for the young people like students, who are experiencing it. Here in Edinburgh, to tackle these problems, EWA provides a range of crisis, therapeutic and prevention services. 

Since the start of the pandemic, there has been an increase in instances of domestic abuse and a surge in demand for our services. Financial insecurity, social distancing and limited access to friends and family have made both escaping from an abuser and recovering from abuse even more frightening and difficult. Women and children whose lives are affected need our support now more than ever.

Christmas as a joyful holiday is coming amid the shadows to bring in light to everyone’s life. We are asking for donations to both ensure that women and children supported by EWA have a brighter Christmas this year and also to provide food and other essentials over the coming months.

Any amount of donation will be meaningful help to the women and children in our community seeking support and refuge at EWA. Thank you for your kindness and love!