Anah Project AGM 2026: Courage and Hope
There is something special about bringing together people who share a belief in what women’s lives can and should be: safe, independent and full of possibility.
Anah Project’s AGM 2026 was an opportunity to celebrate the work of the past year and recognise the people who help make it possible.With trustees, guest speakers, partners and supporters gathered together, the occasion reflected the care and commitment surrounding our work with Black and minoritised women and girls affected by domestic abuse.
It was also a moment to pause. Behind the day-to-day work of providing support are individual women taking steps towards safety, rebuilding their confidence and beginning to imagine a different future. Their experiences gave meaning to the achievements we came together to recognise.
Voices, Experience and Connection
We were delighted to welcome Abda Khan, award-winning lawyer turned author, and Elizabeth Olukoya, International Coordinator of the MFM Women Foundation, as our guest speakers.
We are grateful to both for contributing their time and experience to the occasion. Their participation helped make the AGM a meaningful opportunity to bring people together around women’s well-being, dignity and right to live free from abuse.
Gatherings like this offer space to connect with the people behind organisations and professional roles. They remind us that a shared commitment can bring together people with different experiences, each with something valuable to contribute.
The Organisations That Stand Alongside Us
Our AGM brought together partners and supporters from across the community, public services, employment and the legal sector, including West Yorkshire Police, Bradford Council, Neom Recruitment and Schofield Sweeney Solicitors, alongside professionals working in SEND coordination and social work.
Their presence reflected the connections that help sustain Anah Project’s work. From access to advice and practical support to opportunities for education and employment, these relationships can make a meaningful difference to women rebuilding their lives.
We are grateful to all the organisations and professionals who shared the occasion with us and support our commitment to women’s safety, dignity and independence.
Recognising the Commitment Behind Our Work
The occasion also offered an opportunity to recognise the continued dedication of our Board of Directors and trustees.
We are grateful for the care, time and guidance they give to Anah Project. Their commitment helps our organisation respond to women’s needs today while planning for the support that will be needed in the future.
Alongside our staff, volunteers, founders and supporters, they form part of the community of people whose efforts make this work possible.
Celebrating What Support Makes Possible
Reflecting on the past year meant recognising achievements both within Anah Project and in the lives of the women we support.
For some women, progress may mean feeling secure enough to begin making plans. For others, it may be starting work, moving into their own home or finding the confidence to try something new. Each step belongs to the woman taking it, with support shaped around her circumstances and choices.
The AGM gave us an opportunity to appreciate the work that helps create those possibilities. It also allowed us to reflect on Anah Project receiving a True Honour Award from IKWRO, recognising our commitment to preventing so-called “honour”-based abuse and supporting women at risk.
Such recognition is meaningful because of the work behind it: listening carefully, building trust and being there when women need understanding and practical help.
Carrying That Commitment Forward
As we look back on our AGM, we are grateful to everyone who helped make the occasion possible and everyone who continues to stand alongside Anah Project.
To our speakers, trustees, guests, staff, volunteers, founders and supporters: thank you for your time, encouragement and belief in our work.
The relationships recognised at our AGM continue beyond the event itself. They support our ongoing commitment to women who deserve to be heard, to feel safe and to make choices about their own futures.
That shared purpose is what brought us together — and what will continue to guide our work in the year ahead.
