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Voices of the Diaspora: A Fundraiser by Nayana for Sistah Space

Nayana Mena is raising money for Sistah Space

Women Empowerment Event · 6 December 2025

We are a specialist charity that support African & Caribbean heritage women and girls affected by domestic and sexual abuse. We highlight the racial barriers many women face within the Violence Against Women & Girls Sector and create a space for equality and specialist support.

Story

Thanks so much for visiting my JustGiving page.

I'm Nayana Mena, a 22-year-old multimedia journalist from East London, proudly representing Jamaica in Miss Caribbean UK 2025. I'm passionate about amplifying underrepresented voices and using storytelling as a force for social impact. Whether it’s through my work in media or volunteering with my church’s youth choir, I believe in building strong, empowered communities.

I'm fundraising for Sistah Space, a charity that means a great deal to me. They provide crucial support for African and Caribbean heritage women who have experienced domestic violence and sexual abuse. As a young Black woman who has experienced domestic abuse and coercive control, I understand how essential culturally specific support is.

Sistah Space has been a lifeline for our community for 10 years, but the need is far from over.

Shockingly, 86% of Black women in the UK have been directly affected by or know someone who has experienced abuse.

This fundraiser is part of my journey through Miss Caribbean UK, where I’m using my platform to create awareness, celebrate culture, and raise funds for meaningful causes like this. I’m organising a creative community event, raising awareness online to educate and inspire action.

Your support means everything. Every donation, no matter the size, helps Sistah Space continue their life-saving work.

Donating through JustGiving is fast, secure, and your contribution goes directly to the charity. Your kindness today can change someone’s tomorrow.

Please give what you can, share this page, and stand with us in solidarity.

With love and thanks,

Nayana Mena

IG: @nayanam.official

Donation summary

Total
£270.00
Online
£270.00
Offline
£0.00

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