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Here you’ll find updates on our latest campaigns, inspiring stories from members and communities, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the work that’s making a difference. Whether it’s a family finding rest through AFIA, a woman launching a business through literacy training, or a member leading change in her parish – these are the stories of hope, resilience, and faith in action.
Be inspired and discover how lives are being transformed, one story at a time.
If you have a story you’d like to share, we’d love to hear from you! Please get in touch with us at communications@mothersunion.org
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Faith in Action: Stephanie’s Story - Mothers’ Union’s commitment to ending gender-based violence
For many of our members, 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is a moment of solidarity; for others, it is deeply personal.
When Gadget Grandma took over the gaming world
Member Rosemary Waler shares her experience on how Mothers’ Union found a voice in the multi-layered world of gaming
Across generations, across screens: uniting to end digital violence
This year’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence focuses on the theme: UNiTE! to end digital violence against all women and girls.
Welcoming the New Archbishop of Canterbury
A Message from our Worldwide President and CEO on the Appointment of the New Archbishop of Canterbury
Supporting hope behind bars
Mothers’ Union is proud to be a sponsor of Prisons Week, and we encourage you to join us in prayer this year
Away From It All: 60 years of changing lives, one break at a time
Launched in 1965, the Away From It All (AFIA) holiday scheme has been at the heart of Mothers’ Union’s outreach in Britain and Ireland for 60 years
Transforming lives through literacy and savings: a mid-year update from Burundi
Mothers’ Union’s Literacy and Economic Financial Education Programme is continuing to bring transformation and resilience at the community level across Burundi
International Youth Day – tackling the issue of County Lines
A diocese in the province of Canterbury has been raising awareness and bringing a local community together around the issue of County Lines
Mary Sumner House Celebrates 100 Years of Community, Service, and Heritage
On Monday, 21 July 2025, Mary Sumner House marked a major milestone - 100 years since its official opening in the heart of Westminster
AFIA helps send children to summer camp
How one Sunday conversation sparked joy for 45 young people
Celebrating the friendships of MU
At Mothers’ Union, we’re embracing International Day of Friendship as an opportunity to reflect on the special role that friendship plays in the lives of our members
Stronger Together: Britain and Ireland Leadership Conference 2025
We were delighted to return to Liverpool Hope University at the end of June to hold the Britain & Ireland Leadership Conference 2025
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