In the summer of 2008 two Kelowna, BC women discovered they shared a passion for marginalized women. For years both had been feeling heartbroken over stories of sexual violence against women, slavery, women affected by HIV/AIDS, women living in poverty because of lack of education and skills, women confined by severe cultural taboos. They decided it was time to stop weeping and time to start doing something to help. Out of their talking, dreaming, researching and praying, Fullstop was born in late 2008.
Ellen has spent the last 30 years working with women in her community, first as a volunteer and later as a Pastor of Women's Ministries. Her focus has been on helping women discover emotional and spiritual freedom. Ellen loves being a (young) grandmother, motorbiking with her husband, travelling and reading.
Ursula has a diverse career background. She has been a travel counseller, a business and community college instructor, a technical writer, a software user-interface designer and a communication coordinator. She currently operates her own graphic and website design business. Besides her work with Fullstop, her passions include travel, photography, gardening and reading.
In Africa and South Asia, young girls are often forced into marriage and sexual relations which can leave them with severe internal injuries and limit their chances of attending school. learn more