Be Part of the Shift: Why EdShift Can’t Do This Work Alone, And How You Can Help.
Charities like EdShift exist because there are gaps that need filling. Gaps in support, in understanding, and in the systems that are meant to help young people but don’t always reach them in the ways they need. But no charity does this work in isolation. Behind every workshop delivered, every conversation facilitated, and every young […]
EdShift 2025 Review: A Year of Courage, Creativity and Community Impact
As 2025 draws to a close, we’ve taken time to reflect on what has been a landmark year for EdShift. It has been a year shaped by growth, learning, celebration, and deepened impact, and one that has brought clarity to who we are and why we do what we do. Central to this year was […]
Daniel’s Story: A Journey of Healing
At EdShift, we believe in the power of creativity to help children and young people navigate trauma, find their voice, and build a brighter future. But to keep offering these life-changing services, we need your support. That’s why we’re inviting you to join us at The Halifax Hoedown, a fundraiser that will help ensure we […]
The Women Who Paved the Way for Domestic Abuse Advocacy
March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements of women throughout history. At EdShift CIC, we recognize the vital role that women have played in advocating for survivors of domestic abuse and ensuring that children impacted by domestic violence receive the support they need. For too long, domestic abuse was a hidden […]
Understanding Intersectional Trauma of LGBT+ Youth
This LGBT+ history month and Children’s Mental Health Week, lets dive deeper into understanding intersectional trauma of LGBT+ youth… For LGBT+ youth, the journey of self-discovery and acceptance is often met with profound challenges, particularly when intersecting identities—such as race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or disability—add additional layers of complexity. Intersectional trauma arises when systemic oppression, […]
Halifax Hoedown – Let’s Dance for a Cause!
Dear Calderdale Community, We are gearing up for the most spectacular event of the year – the Halifax Hoedown Fundraiser! This isn’t just any event; it’s a chance for our wonderful community to come together, celebrate, and make a monumental difference in the lives of children and young people affected by domestic abuse. Why the […]
How You Can Support EdShift In 2025
EdShift CIC continues to make a significant difference in the lives of children and young people in Calderdale, using creative arts to empower those affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence. As we step into 2025, your support is more crucial than ever to help us sustain and expand our work. Here’s how you can […]
Penny Moe: A Survivor’s Story – My Art is My Voice
My name is Penny, and my life has been shaped by the suffocating weight of silence and the liberating power of creation. I grew up in Myanmar, a country of breathtaking culture and beauty, but also one deeply scarred by conflict and systemic oppression. These dualities—beauty and pain, resilience and suffering—have followed me, defining both […]
A Survivor’s Poem: Keys to a lock, I remember everything.
Survivor stories take many forms—sometimes they are spoken, sometimes written, and sometimes they are expressed through poetry. The following poem, submitted anonymously, powerfully captures the complex emotions of surviving abuse and the lasting impact of being unheard. Keys to a Lock I lived with my mother, my sister, and my stepfather I told her […]
Ann Brown: A Survivor’s Story – Reclaiming Lost Years
Born in 1964, in a village near Wolverhampton, I am a survivor of domestic abuse and violence. My innate personality is lively and outgoing, and that’s how I was as a child. But back in the sixties and early seventies, I was was seen as “bossy” and a “show-off” because that’s not how little girls […]
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