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WIN is a women's charity committed to building a better, more inclusive society through promoting friendship and embracing difference.

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25/08/2026

How are young people keeping faith in the future? The last blog in this series from our first Young Writer in Residence, Zara Ahmad, is now live on our website and at the link below. We are so grateful to Zara for sharing her voice with us, for her insights on the next generation of interfaith work, and for giving us reasons to stay hopeful in a divided world. To find out more about the project or to get involved, email us at [email protected]

https://www.wominet.org.uk/2026/08/young-writer-in-residence-how-i-keep-faith-in-the-future/

Religion Media Centre The Faith & Belief Forum World Interfaith Harmony Week The Feast UK Youth LSE Faith Centre

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Image 1 - Text either above, below a pale yellow bubble reads: 'WIN’s ‘Young Writer in Residence’ Project. “How I Keep Faith in the Future” by 17 year-old Zara Ahmad. Read more on the blog at wominet.org.uk!' The WIN logo is at the bottom of the image.
Image 2 - Text either above, below or inside a solid orange speech bubbles reads: 'The ‘Young Writer in Residence’ Project is a new and recurring mini-series on the WIN blog, platforming young voices who are all too often under represented in the interfaith space. Read more on the blog at wominet.org.uk!' The WIN logo is at the bottom of the image.
Image 3 - Text either above, below or inside a solid orange speech bubbles reads: 'Zara Writes..."It is integral to pause, look back, and recognise the progress society has already made to reach the position it is in now – even when that position is far from perfect.”
Read more on the blog at wominet.org.uk!' The WIN logo is at the bottom of the image.

20/08/2026

The second blog from our first is live now at the link in our bio! In this article, Zara Ahmad reflects on intra-faith differences that make each faith community so rich and diverse. Our Young Writers in Residence Project is a new and recurring mini-series here on the blog, platforming young voices who are all too often under represented in the interfaith space. Read the full blog and find out how to get involved at the link below!

https://www.wominet.org.uk/2026/08/young-writer-in-residence-my-faith-is-not-a-monolith/

Religion Media Centre The Faith & Belief Forum World Interfaith Harmony Week UK Youth

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Image 1 - Text either above, below or inside orange and black outlined bubble reads: 'WIN’s ‘Young Writer in Residence’ Project. 'My Faith is not a Monolith' by 17 year-old Zara Ahmad. Read more on the blog at wominet.org.uk!' The WIN logo is at the bottom of the image.
Image 2 - Text either above, below or inside a solid orange speech bubbles reads: 'The ‘Young Writer in Residence’ Project is a new and recurring mini-series on the WIN blog, platforming young voices who are all too often under represented in the interfaith space. Read more on the blog at wominet.org.uk!' The WIN logo is at the bottom of the image.
Image 3 - Text either above, below or inside a solid orange speech bubbles reads: 'Zara Writes...“Based on my personal experience, I believe that the only blanket statement we can make about faith is that viewing it as a monolith will inevitably limit our understanding of it.” Read more on the blog at wominet.org.uk!' The WIN logo is at the bottom of the image.

19/08/2026

With communities around the world grappling with crisis after crisis - from climate emergencies to conflict and forced migration - our thoughts are with the humanitarian workers who put themselves on the frontline, often at great personal risk, to provide essential services to those who need them. To find out more about the challenges facing the humanitarian sector and how you can support, listen to our podcast interviews with Mariia Korolchuk from HIAS Europe and Sandrine Tiller from Doctors Without Borders (MSF) at the link below.

Image Description: Text reads 'World Humanitarian Day. August 19th 2026.' A simple line drawing shows a heart held in an open palm. The WIN logo is at the bottom of the image.

https://keepingfaithahowtoguide.buzzsprout.com/

15/08/2026

This Christian festival dating back to the early Church - celebrated in Orthodox Churches as the Dormition of the Theotokos - commemorates the 'taking up' body and soul of the Virgin Mary to heaven as witnessed and reported by the Apostles. This miracle is believed to confirm the doctrine of the immaculate conception, where Mary was born without sin. Celebrations vary by region, but can include fasts, processions and church services.

Image Description: Text reads 'The Assumption of Mary. August 15th 2026.' A line drawn graphic shows the Virgin Mary with her eyes cast down and her arms folded over her chest, and a halo around her head. The WIN logo is at the bottom of the image.

The Orthodox Way Ecumenical Patriarchate Caritas international UCCF: The Christian Unions CAFOD The Church of England Lambeth Palace Library

12/08/2026

This , we're launching our new Young Writer in Residence project: a recurring mini-series on the WIN blog platforming young voices, who are all too often under represented in the interfaith space. Starting this Summer 2026, our first Young Writer in Residence is 17 year-old Guildford High School student Zara Ahmad and her first blog - on 'How Young People Are Doing Interfaith Differently' - is live now at the link below. To find out more about the project or to get involved, email us at [email protected]

https://www.wominet.org.uk/2026/08/introducing-the-young-writer-in-residence-project-how-young-people-are-doing-interfaith-differently/

Religion Media Centre The Faith & Belief Forum World Interfaith Harmony Week UK Youth

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Image 1 - Text either above, below or inside turquoise and orange speech bubbles reads: 'Introducing: WIN’s ‘Young Writer in Residence’ Project. How Young People Are Doing Interfaith Differently. Read more on the blog at wominet.org.uk!' The WIN logo is at the bottom of the image.
Image 2 - Text either above, below or inside a solid orange speech bubbles reads: 'The ‘Young Writer in Residence’ Project is a new and recurring mini-series on the WIN blog, platforming young voices who are all too often under represented in the interfaith space. Read more on the blog at wominet.org.uk!' The WIN logo is at the bottom of the image.
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‘Young Writer in Residence' for Summer 2026 is 17 year-old student Zara Ahmad.
Her new blog on 'How Young People are Doing Interfaith Differently’ is live now at wominet.org.uk. The WIN logo is at the bottom of the image.
Image 4 - Text either above, below or inside a solid orange speech bubbles reads: 'Zara Writes..."“It is essential to validate and celebrate the various ways young people practice interfaith today, even if these seem unfamiliar, to further break down boundaries, and allow young people to experience a future where difference is a point of connection.” Read more on the blog at wominet.org.uk!' The WIN logo is at the bottom of the image.

10/08/2026

Peace building goes far beyond what we see in the headlines. Let's celebrate local communities and grassroots campaigns around the world working for a more peaceful future. This infographic was researched and designed by one our amazing 2026 WIN interns, Isabella Derr.

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Image 1: Text reads 'Where does peacebuilding begin? It's not always in government buildings.
Image 2: Text reads 'Research suggests it often begins inside: grassroots movements. faith groups. civil society organisations'
Image 3: Text reads 'Women’s interfaith initiatives connect dialogue with: education. social support. community resilience.'
Image 4: Text reads 'Supporting grassroots organisations means strengthening communities before crises emerge.'
Image 5: Bibliography Slide.

פורום המשפחות השכולות Parents Circle Families Forum منتدى العائلات الثكلى Peace Pledge Union Religions for Peace UK The Jo Cox Foundation

09/08/2026

Today is the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, celebrating rich heritage of Indigenous communities around the world who still face systemic socioeconomic challenges and are increasingly on the frontlines of the climate crisis. According to UN statistics, while Indigenous Peoples make up less than 6% of the global population, they make up 15% of those living in extreme poverty. Let's support indigenous activists, creatives and knowledge keepers today and year round!

Image Description: Text reads 'International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. August 9th 2026.' A graphic shows an artwork by an indigenous Australian artist of a meeting place . The WIN logo is at the bottom of the image.

Alianza Ceibo United Nations DESA Division for Inclusive Social Development - DISD UN Women UK United Nations Youth Global Fund for Women UN Environment Programme

06/08/2026

The Christian festival of celebrates the revelation of Jesus' divinity to his disciples, as they climbed Mount Tabor together during the festival of Sukkot. The gospels describe Jesus' face changing and his clothes shining dazzling white, as well as being greeted by the prophets Moses and Elijah - a reminder of the Christian promise of resurrection to eternal life.

Image Description: Text reads 'The Feast Of The Transfiguration. August 6th 2026.' A line drawn graphic shows the figure of Jesus with flowing robes and arms outstretched to heaven. The WIN logo is at the bottom of the image.

The Church of England Lambeth Palace Library CAFOD UCCF: The Christian Unions The Orthodox Way Ecumenical Patriarchate

01/08/2026

Lammas - also known as Lughnasadh, named for the Celtic Sun God Lugh - is the first harvest festival in the Pagan calendar, as the corn is brought in and other crops begin to ripen. This is a time of thanksgiving for the cyclical bounty of the earth and the promise of next Spring's rebirth, as communities look ahead to the coming darkness of winter. After Christianisation, the festival has also been celebrated in churches as 'loaf mass' on the first Sunday in August, where loaves made from harvested grain are placed on the altar.

Image Description: Text reads 'Lammas. August 1st 2026.' A cartoon graphic shows a sheaf of wheat. The WIN logo is at the bottom of the image.

The Pagan Federation Scottish Pagan Federation British Druid Order Museum of Witchcraft and Magic, Boscastle, PL35 0HD Inform Religion

30/07/2026

On , we affirm a belief at the heart of our mission here at WIN: that friendship between women is a radical tool that can transcend divides, bring communities together and create lasting change. To find out more about the role of friendship in our work, get a copy of our book 'Keeping Faith: 20 Years of Women's Interfaith Network' with stories from the WIN community and beyond, or listen to our podcast bonus episodes interviewing WIN leadership and members from across our network. Find out more at wominet.org.uk.

Image Description: Text reads 'International Day of Friendship. July 30th 2026.' A watercolour style graphic shows a pair of interlocked hands. The WIN logo is at the bottom of the image.

The Faith & Belief Forum Religions for Peace UK Groundswell Project The Jo Cox Foundation The Great Get Together Near Neighbours

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