These are the words of someone we have been supporting during this time in lockdown. The COVID-19 outbreak has increased the risk for those experiencing domestic abuse and this has been evident in the fear and anxiety our workers have heard from the women, children and young people they support. The GWA workers are experts in this field, and have worked tirelessly to adapt the ways in which they support, in order to keep being a safe space for survivors at this time.

But we need your help. The families in refuge have come to refuge without many of their belongings, there are more women calling our helpline and once lockdown has eased, we expect an influx of referrals and more families fleeing their abuser. Many coming into refuge have little to no belongings with them, children have had to leave their friends and their family for safety - we need donations to ensure that the transition they have during what is a really emotional, uncertain and challenging time, is as safe, supportive and comfortable as possible. Previous donations have:

- Ensured a full-time position of a Crisis Support Worker for a whole year

- Group support sessions for families

- Food vouchers and activity packs for families in refuge

- Put together a journaling book for the young people leaving refuge to help them transition into our Follow On service

These donations have an impact. These donations are important. We have some words from people we have supported noting how GWA has been facilitating their recovery:

For the 75 days we have been in lockdown, we are asking for help in raising £100 for each day of this lockdown. So please, donate what you can, share our campaign with your friends. Every penny matters. Thank you so much for your continual support, it really means a lot to us and to the incredible staff at Glasgow Women's Aid.