At the age of 13 Gabriella was trafficked from the UK to Yemen along with her sisters where they were sold as child brides. Aged 29, and after years of horrific abuse and personal loss, she managed to escape back to the UK with her 5 children thanks to the help of the British Embassy. Because Gabriella and her family have encountered fear, discrimination, violence and many other forms of social injustices, Gabriella believes giving voice and opportunity to those who have Lived Experience is a must if we are to bring about meaningful and true change to individual lives and whole communities.