Tue, 29 Oct
|Aberystwyth
Many Roads Launch
Women’s Personal Stories of Courage and Displacement in Wales Launch
Time & Location
29 Oct 2024, 17:00 – 19:00
Aberystwyth, Penglais Rd, Aberystwyth SY23 3BU, UK
About the event
In Partnership with the National Library of Wales, join us this month for the launch of Many Roads
“Suddenly all went black.” At the age of 11, Faaeza Jasdanwalla-Williams was struck by a milk lorry whilst walking in Mumbai. The accident resulted in Faaeza losing most of her vision, changing the course of her life entirely. With support from her family, Faaeza was able to pursue her passion for education and eventually moved to Aberystwyth.
Faaeza’s story is one unique strand of many that make up the tapestry of diversity in Wales. Inspired by her own journey, Faaeza set about uncovering 25 stories from everyday immigrant, migrant and refugee women now living in Wales.
From exploring queer identity to crossing dangerous waters in small boats, Many Roads brings to the fore the stories of strong, courageous and inspiring women.
Faaeza Jasdanwalla-Williams is an historian of early modern Ottoman women, having…