30th Anniversary
As we mark our 30th anniversary.......
………we are filled with gratitude and renewed commitment to our mission of supporting survivors of sexual violence, coercion and exploitation and advocating for a world where women and girls live free from fear of violence.
As we reflect on the past 30 years, we are pleased at what we have achieved but acutely aware of what is yet to be done. Your continued involvement is essential to our mission and the safety and well-being of countless women and girls.
Pearly Ball
Our upcoming 30th anniversary ball celebrates the achievement of 30 years of providing dedicated support and safety to protect women and girls from sexual violence, exploitation, coercion and trafficking throughout Norfolk. We would love you to join us. Book your place at : https://magdalenegroup.org/rsvp/ We are also seeking generous sponsors who would like to help us with the following : band & arrival drink sponsors; and/or charity auction prizes. Please get in touch if you would like more details. E-mail : support@magdalenegroup.org
Domestic Abuse and Violence Against Women & Girls conference
We are delighted to join Leeway, who are turning 50 this year, for this event. We hope you can attend. We are planning a fantastic, informative event, highlighting just some of the great work being done to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG) and domestic abuse!
Midnight Strut
Thank you for joining us on the Midnight Strut where over a hundred women took part. The Midnight Strut was opened by Kayleigh Poacher from BBC Radio Norfolk, followed by an address by Suzi Heybourne CEO of The Magdalene Group, and then formally opened by The Lord Mayor Vivien Thomas. This symbolic march through the streets of Norwich ended at midnight with a vigil from Revd Naomi Tuma from The Church of St Peter Mancroft, honouring the women who lost their lives to male violence over the last twelve months.
The event was such a success, bringing together survivors, allies, community leaders and volunteers in a powerful demonstration of unity and support.
Thank you for being a part of the Midnight Strut; let’s continue to walk this path together, united in our commitment to ending violence against women and girls.
A Night of Empowerment and Awareness
The Midnight Strut last week was so powerful, with so many people coming together to make a stand against gender-based violence in our community. Thank you to BBC Radio Norfolk’s Kayleigh Poacher for starting us off with a bang! We also want to thank Revd Naomi Tuma from St Peter Mancroft Church for honouring the 108 women lost to violence in a incredibly moving vigil. We will not forget their names. The poem read was Maya Angelou’s ‘Still I Rise’ which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qviM_GnJbOM
Massive thanks to everyone that attended and supported us.
“The team did an amazing job on Wednesday, guiding the walk and making everyone feel welcome, the opening from the Rvnd and talk from Sophie, had so much impact, and the vigil left me speechless.”
“An inspiring and transformational night with The Magdalene Group and nearly a hundred women doing their Midnight Strut. Honoured to be asked to be a part of the night and wonderful conversations had too.”
Women's Midnight Strut : Wednesday 19th June, 2024
The Midnight Strut will symbolise a collective walk towards a future free from fear, intimidation and exploitation, but also as a call to action for the future, for individuals, communities, survivors, bystanders and supporters, to join and walk together to prioritise the eradication of violence against women and girls.