On Wednesday the 19th February, our Change the System Conference was held in collaboration with Birmingham City University. Thanks to all those who supported and attended the event.

“Before I moved into WAITS refuge, I felt overwhelmed and clueless because no one had explained what a refuge was. I hadn’t heard of it before.” This is the story of Fabulous Francis.

The demand for safe accommodation in Birmingham is rising. Domestic abuse is the cause of 1 in 6 made homeless, leaving women with an impossible choice - homelessness or danger.

In the rush of daily life, true rest often takes a backseat. But real rejuvenation goes beyond just sleep - it’s about restoring your mind, body, and soul. This is what sacred rest is all about.

In October, we gathered for a magical evening at WAITS Masquerade Ball, celebrating 31 years of empowering women to reclaim their lives, especially Black and Global Majority women.