ALDI ELLON

OUR STORY Stella was an orphan girl who died of aids at the age of nineteen as a result of being trafficked – she will never speak again. We have determined that we will be “Stella’s Voice” and do all that we can to protect as many of the world’s most vulnerable from human traffickers. We believe that prevention is the most effective antidote to slavery – this is how we do it… REMOVE THE VULNERABILITY The girls and boys come to us when they age-out of the state-run orphanage system. Our homes provide them with safety and shelter, provision for their needs and all within a caring, family environment. This removes them from the vulnerability and danger of being trafficked. ASSIST THROUGH EDUCATION When they come to us, the girls and boys are behind in their education and have neither the means nor resources to remedy this. At Stella’s Voice, we provide whatever assistance is required (tuition, finances and other resources) to ensure each person in our care progresses through the education system from secondary school, right through to college or university. EQUIP AND RESOURCE Education on its own will not equip a young person with everything they need to live a productive, independent life. Training, life skills and apprenticeships are just some of the ways we ensure each person is equipped and resourced to fulfil their unique potential.

Mamacita Foundation is a Scottish registered charity based in Aberdeen, working to improve lives through the prevention and relief of poverty, the advancement of education and health, and the provision of recreational and wellbeing activities that help people thrive. We also support migrants, refugees, and disadvantaged individuals and families to integrate confidently into their host community. Our work includes practical guidance on employability, housing, and navigating life in the UK, alongside cultural orientation, social connection, family support, and a reliable food bank service for those experiencing hardship. At the heart of what we do is community. With the support and involvement of local people in Aberdeen, we run regular Pop-In Sessions twice a week alongside our food bank, creating safe, welcoming spaces where people from all backgrounds can connect, access support, and build meaningful relationships. These sessions encourage cultural understanding, social cohesion, and mutual support. We believe strong communities are built together, and that nobody should feel alone

We continue to support the local community through our Foodshare which is open 3 times a week in Strichen and now also once a week in the neighbouring village of New Pitsligo. We still work alongside our local Social Work Dept by providing emergency food parcels for vulnerable families. We have a small team of willing volunteers who collect the food from the stores and local shops as well as 'man' the tables on opening days. We are grateful for the stores' contributions and very proud of our faithful team who freely give of their time and transport to serve the villages and to help raise awareness of reducing food waste.