Thank you.
31 October 2024
Only last week, we learnt of the horrific exploitation of over 70 children online.
A man from Northern Ireland who abused at least 70 children online and drove one to suicide has been sentenced to life in jail with a minimum term of 20 years in a “horrific” case that a judge said had caused “catastrophic damage” to young girls all over the world. Alexander McCartney, 26, admitted 185 charges including manslaughter, blackmail, inciting a child to engage in sexual activity and producing and distributing indecent images of children
For 30 years, The Magdalene Group has been dedicated to supporting women and girls affected by abuse, exploitation, sexual violence, coercion and grooming. We work tirelessly to offer them a path to safety, recovery and empowerment.
This year has been incredibly special for us, filled with reflection and celebration. One of our key events was the Midnight Strut, a walk that brought over 100 women together to walk through the streets to raise awareness about the issues we tackle and ended with a midnight vigil to honour the lives of 108 women’s lives lost through male violence.
Our hope is to expand our reach and continue breaking the silence around violence against women and girls. We want to ensure that no woman or girl feels alone, unheard, or without options. By raising awareness, enhancing education and training programmes, and advocating for stronger protections, we aim to help create a society where women and girls are safe, empowered and respected.
How You Can Continue to Help...
💜 Adopt The Magdalene Group as Your Charity of the Year. Undertake essential fundraising activities to support our cause.
💜 Book Training for Your Staff. Raising awareness is crucial. We offer training programmes to create safer working environments.
💜 Financial Support. Last year, we delivered support to 140 women, with each programme costing an average of £2,400. Any financial contribution is greatly appreciated.
Please contact ceo@magdalenegroup.org to start the conversation...
💜 Let’s stand together and continue raising awareness. 💜
Thank you once again for your incredible support.
Warm regards,
Suzi Heybourne, CEO.
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