Foyle Women's Information Network

✊ ‘Lads let’s be the generation that stops it’ ✊ We are incredibly proud of this EVAWAG mural project and of every young man who took part in it. Delivered in collaboration with @_peaball @fwin.org.uk and @waterside_n_p with @hillcresttrustyouthclub this project has been a powerful and meaningful experience that will leave a lasting impact on the community for years to come. Designed to speak directly to their peers, the mural features impactful imagery of the participants holding placards with messages they developed collaboratively throughout the project. Their courage, honesty and willingness to be visibly represented on the mural has been truly inspiring. By putting their faces to these messages, they have taken a powerful stand and brought authenticity and impact to this work. “It’s the right thing to be spray painting about,” said one project participant. The mural aims to encourage other young men to reflect on their attitudes and behaviours, and to take an active role in creating a culture of respect. A huge thank you to everyone involved in bringing this important piece to life. This initiative was made possible through funding from The Executive Office via The Waterside Neighbourhood Partnership through Derry City and Strabane District Council. 💜 📸 credits @moysephoto

✨ FEEL GOOD FRIDAY REGISTRATION DAY ✨ Feel Good Friday is back and better than ever with the opportunity to take part in 3 different workshops! Want to secure your spot in our upcoming Feel Good Friday sessions? This is your chance! Join us at our Registration Day to: ✔️ Book onto 4-week wellbeing workshops ✔️ Choose from: - Breathwork & Sound Bath: Running 24/04/2026 - 15/05/2026 - Chair Pilates: Running 22/05/2026 - 12/06/2026 - Tai Chi: Running 19/06/2026 - 10/07/2026 Each workshop will take place on a Friday at 1:00pm - 2:30pm, with light refreshments served. 💷 Pricing: Members: £2 per session Non-members: £5 per session Please note that due to the nature of the workshops and the limited spaces, we require a 4-week commitment per workshop. You can choose to pay in full at registration or weekly. ⚠️ There are a limited number of spaces so registration will be on a first come, first serve basis. You can only register yourself and one other person at a time. Registration will take place on: 📅 When: Friday 17th April, 1:00PM - 2:00PM 📍 Where: Second Floor, 12-14 The Diamond (Our new premises!)

🌎AROUND THE WORLD IN 6 WEEKS!🌎 Join us for a unique 6-week journey exploring cultures from across the globe in a warm, welcoming and interactive environment. Each week, a guest speaker will guide you through a different country, sharing stories, traditions, food, art and lived experiences. This is a chance to broaden your horizons, meet new people and experience the richness of global cultures that are right on your doorstep. Programme Schedule: Week 1 (20 April): America Week 2 (27 April): Thailand Week 3 (11 May): Philippines Week 4 (18 May): Mauritius Week 5 (1 June): India Week 6 (8 June): Ukraine Come along and take part in a journey of culture, connection and discovery - no passport required! This Week: When: Monday 20th April, 7:00PM - 9:00PM Where: Second Floor, 12-14 The Diamond (Our new premises!) This event is open to all members and non-members. Booking is essential. To reserve your spot call us at 02871 266291 or book via our website.

✨ FEEL GOOD FRIDAY REGISTRATION DAY ✨ Feel Good Friday is back and better than ever with the opportunity to take part in 3 different workshops! Want to secure your spot in our upcoming Feel Good Friday sessions? This is your chance! Join us at our Registration Day to: ✔️ Book onto 4-week wellbeing workshops ✔️ Get priority access before spaces fill up ✔️ Choose from: - Breathwork & Sound Bath: Running 24/04/2026 - 15/05/2026 - Chair Pilates: Running 22/05/2026 - 12/06/2026 - Tai Chi: Running 19/06/2026 - 10/07/2026 Each workshop will take place on a Friday at 1:00pm - 2:30pm, with light refreshments served. 💷 Pricing: Members: £2 per session Non-members: £5 per session Please note that due to the nature of the workshops and the limited spaces, we require a 4-week commitment per workshop. You can choose to pay in full at registration or weekly. ⚠️ There are a limited number of spaces so registration will be on a first come, first serve basis. You can only register yourself and one other person at a time. Registration will take place on: 📅 When: Friday 17th April, 1:00PM - 2:00PM 📍 Where: Second Floor, 12-14 The Diamond (Our new premises!) Find out more by visiting our website!

💗THIS WEEK AT FWIN!💗 We're closed for a well earned break! We'll be back on Monday, 13th April with our usual programmes and classes taking place in the new FWIN HQ. All emails and messages will also be responded to from this date. If you need any support in the meantime, please check out the local support services linked in our highlights ❤️ We will see you soon!🙌

🐣 FWIN EASTER CRAFT DAY!🐣 This morning, we christened the brand new FWIN HQ with its first ever event! We welcomed in women from across the district for a relaxed and cosy morning of Easter-themed crafts. With plenty of cups of tea and hot cross buns, the conversation was flowing and the craic was 90! The ladies had the opportunity to make a selection of crafts from flower baskets to Easter cards and bonnets 👒 Then, we wrapped up with some delicious soup and wheaten bread from The Sandwich Co. We'd like to thank all of the women who joined us today and helped us christen the new space. We'd also like to thank our wonderful facilitators from Galliagh Women's Group, Charlotte Gormley, and Hayley Doman. A big thanks to our staff and board members who kept the event running smoothly, and the tea topped! This event was made possible thanks to funding from The Community Fund. We can't wait to see you at our next event, after our Easter break! 😍

💗 THE NEW FWIN HQ💗 Did you know that we've moved? You can now find us down on the diamond but in case you're not sure, here's a helpful video! You can also search "Foyle Women's Information Network" on Google/Apple maps or enter our address: 12 - 14 The Diamond, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 6HW Our doors are open from 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday (excl. Bank Holidays). You're more than welcome to come along to a class, workshop, or event, or just stop in for a wee cuppa! We can't wait to see you! 😄

📍WE'RE MOVING!📍 Have you heard the scandal and the bars? FWIN HQ is moving! We’ve been sharing a space in Holywell Trust for 12 years now but we’ve been growing a lot recently so it’s time we expand into a new space. The new FWIN HQ has a bigger office for more friendly faces, a cosy meeting space, and an amazing room for us to host all of our FWIN events! The building is also wheelchair accessible with a lift. We're very excited to welcome you into our brand new (very pink) space, conveniently located on the Diamond, next to Abbey Insurance. We will be officially moved in and doors open from the 30th March 2026, with all classes, programmes, and events taking place in our new space from this date. It will take us a few weeks to find our feet in the new space so if you visit and have any feedback, we'd love to hear it! If you have any questions, or need directions, feel free to give us a wee call on 028 7126 6291. We're looking forward to seeing you all soon - the kettle will be on and the biscuits will be stocked!

✨ YOU'RE INVITED: SHINING THE LIGHT✨ Shining the Light: Building Safer Communities for Women and Girls - An International Women’s Day Event 📅 Friday 6 March 2026 🕙 10:00am – 1:00pm 📍 Guildhall, Derry/Londonderry This International Women’s Day, join us as we bring together voices from across our city to shine the light on one shared goal: building safer communities for women and girls. Through lived experience, frontline insight and cross-sector discussion, we will highlight the work happening locally to address violence against women and girls, and explore what more we can do together. Hear from local speakers, community partners, youth voices and local agencies, followed by a two-course lunch. This event is open to all community members, professionals, students, volunteers, and anyone who wants to be part of building safer futures. Whether you work in this field or simply care about your community, you are welcome. If you believe our city should be a place where women and girls feel safe, valued and supported, we invite you to join the conversation and be part of the change. 🎟 Free entry. Spaces are limited so book your place today by visiting our website or giving us a call!

💪STAND STRONG: FROM SELF-DOUBT TO SELF-TRUST💪 A 4-Week Women’s Confidence & Self-Protection Programme Over four weeks, you’ll build practical self-protection skills alongside powerful mindset tools designed to strengthen your confidence, deepen your self-trust, and help you stand firm in your boundaries. This 4-week programme is for women who want to: • Feel more confident saying no • Communicate clearly and assertively • Manage fear and anxiety using grounding techniques • Trust their instincts • Learn realistic, practical self-defence skills In a supportive, women-only space, we focus on the physical skills and mindset shifts that help you stand strong, even before situations escalate. With tea & coffee afterwards because conversations and community matters. 📅 When: Tuesday, 24/02/2026 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm Tuesday, 03/03/2026 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm Tuesday, 10/03/2026 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm Tuesday, 24/03/2026 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm 📍 Where: Holywell Trust, 10-14 Bishop Street 💷 Cost: Free | Limited to 20 spaces Open to women aged 18+. There are a limited number of spaces so booking is essential using the link in our bio. Delivered by Peter from @lifestylecombat , and Holly Reed, our EVAWG Project Officer, as part of our Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG) work, focusing on prevention, empowerment and strengthening women’s voice and autonomy.

🌟WOMEN IN CIVIL SOCIETY LEADERSHIP🌟 Our Coordinator, Catherine, and our Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG) Project Officer, Holly, attended a reception for Women in Civil Society Leadership at the request of Joint Secretary Laurence Simms, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Emma Madigan. This wonderful event brought together women who are leading the way in positive change in the communities across Northern Ireland. Bringing people together to discuss projects, plans, and ongoing issues creates a collaborative network of women working together. We also had the pleasure of meeting Uachtarán na hÉireann / President of Ireland Catherine Connolly who gave a beautiful address recognising the positive impact, and the hard work that is done in the community sector. President Connolly also took the time to speak with Catherine and Holly about the work that we do at FWIN, our upcoming conference, and our Ending Violence Against Women and Girls project. It was such an honour to be invited to this reception, and for President Connolly to take a moment to speak with FWIN.

📖NOVEL WOMEN BOOK CLUB📖 Tonight, we’ll be discussing our January book: "Someone Elses Shoes" by Jojo Moyes! Don’t worry, if it’s your first time joining us, you don’t have to have read the book to participate. Come along to find out what our next book will be! A copy will be provided to everyone who attends. There are a limited number of copies so booking is essential for this event. 📅 When: Thursday 15th January, 6:30PM - 7:30PM 📍 Where: Holywell Trust, 10-14 Bishop Street 💷 Cost: Members: £3, Non-members: £5 To book, visit our website!