Fiona Stocker (she/her)

ALT Image reads: What does it mean to be solution-focused? We engage with competence We are interested in the young woman and not the problem We create a space to explore what life will be like when changes are made We work towards ‘best hopes’ - desired outcomes that are set by young women ​

ALT Image reads: Our Guiding Principles ​We believe that: Young women are experts on their own lives. Young women have innate resources, competence and resilience. People affected by a problem are best placed to find the solutions. We must shift traditional power hierarchies in service delivery in order to enable young women's participation in solution-building. We must support young women to have their voices heard in order that they can influence the design and delivery of services.

ALT Image reads: The process of becoming a part of the YWAG was simple and enjoyable! My favourite part was being able to meet other people that will be a part of the group and actually start to connect with and create a comfortable dynamic amongst us. I’m also happy that expressing creativity is encouraged and was essentially the first part of the application process. I feel like I’ve gotten to express myself quite a bit before the group has even started, and everyone has been really kind and accepting. -YWAG member J (21 years old)

ALT Image reads: "Firstly, I’d like to thank the team at Abianda for giving me this opportunity, I’m beyond excited to begin working with my fellow advisors! Being able to guide and empower young women has been a lifelong passion of mine, and I’m honoured to be able to put that passion to work, and impact someone’s life in a positive way. I hope to become the role model I needed when I was younger, and to be able to help even just one young woman’s life, would be a great honour." YWAG member s (20 years old)