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Our Operations Director, Shreyanshi, was named a 'Wonder Woman'

Group co-founder Vedanshi Vala was given Surrey Board of Trade’s Top 25 Under 25 award in 2021

Group co-founder Vedanshi Vala was given Surrey Board of Trade’s Top 25 Under 25 award in 2021

Group co-founder Vedanshi Vala was given Surrey Board of Trade’s Top 25 Under 25 award in 2021

Group co-founder Vedanshi Vala was given Surrey Board of Trade’s Top 25 Under 25 award in 2021

Vedanshi Vala and the youth-led Bolt Safety Society is expanding a network of refuge for those facing harassment and abuse

BOLT Safety Society launches Project LyghtNyng

BOLT Safety Society has launched Project Lyghtnyng to promote safety in local communities.

BOLT’s student-led team is hosting a series of educational workshops aimed at decreasing violence and abuse and increasing access to resources

Our Executive Director, Vedanshi, was interviewed by TakingItGlobal and #RisingYouth for their Community Impact Skillshare Series about the process of incorporating as a non-profit in Canada.

There are 17 locations participating in the Safe Hubs program so far, but organizers want more businesses to become part of the network.

Segment aired on August 20, 2022 on Global News Hour at 6

Q&A’s with Faaiz Walji

The BOLT Safety Society team is aiming to end violence, harassment, and abuse.

Since 1984, the YWCA Metro Vancouver Women of Distinction Awards have honoured individuals and organizations for their contributions to the well-being and future of the community

Vedanshi Vala is a Young Women of Distinction nominee for the 39th annual YWCA Women of Distinction Awards, with the winners to be announced on May 26, 2022. These awards recognize an outstanding woman or business operating in the Lower Mainland. Vedanshi is nominated alongside Dr. Elizabeth Bryce and Dr. Jacqueline Saw.

L'Oréal Paris Canada announced on Tuesday the recipients of its annual Women of Worth philanthropic initiative, recognizing the outstanding achievements of non-profit Canadian leaders.

Read our team profile in Drishti Magazine!

Executive Director Vedanshi Vala was featured as a 'Wonder Woman' for her work with BOLT Safety Society.

涉及仇恨及歧視的傷害個案近期增加,連那段回家的路也變得不安全。

若有人陪伴這一程,該有多好?
大溫一群年輕人聽見了你的心聲,

發起一項名為「Safe Buddies」(安全伙伴)的計劃,
內容不複雜,就是讓義工陪有需要的人士,安全返家。

The Safe Buddies Program matches volunteers with people who don't feel safe walking alone

BOLT Safety Society Co-founder and Executive Director Vedanshi Vala on BOLT's new "Safe Buddies" walking program for women and non-binary people who don't feel safe walking alone.

VANCOUVER -- A non-profit organization led by Vancouver youth launched a new program over the weekend to ensure people feel safe in their communities.

A non-profit organization led by Vancouver youth has launched a new program to ensure people feel safe in their communities.

Vedanshi Vala explains how Safe Buddies works

Volunteer organization helps protect the safety of elderly women

Program aims to help those who feel unsafe walking home alone

BOLT Safety Society is a youth-led federal not-for-profit, working to improve safety in communities and increase support for survivors.

"I find that having a really great support network is really important."

Vedanshi Vala, Co-Founder and Executive Director of BOLT Safety Society, shares details of their ‘Safe Buddies’ program that will see volunteers escorting women and seniors home.

"If you're walking alone, things have been disconcerting lately."

SURREY’S Top 25 under 25 Award Winners have been selected by the Surrey Board of Trade.

Celebration will take place digitally for second year in a row

Heroes on the frontlines of the pandemic: 2021 Immigrant Women of Inspiration

Inspiration can happen anywhere. Vedanshi Vala found hers while commuting on public transit.

The BOLT Safety Society is launching its Safe Buddies program to keep seniors and women safe when walking back to their homes.

The BOLT Safety Society is launching its Safe Buddies program to keep seniors and women safe when walking back to their homes.

The BOLT Safety Society is launching its Safe Buddies program to keep seniors and women safe when walking back to their homes.

The BOLT Safety Society is launching its Safe Buddies program to keep seniors and women safe when walking back to their homes.

EP#170 STUDENTS FOR SAFETY with Vedanshi Vala and Ravi Nichols

People of SBQMI: Vedanshi Vala

VGH and UBC Hospital Foundation: 2020 Outstanding Young Ambassadors Award for Leadership

Season 2 Episode 1 | Special Guest Host: Tom Dutta ft. Vedanshi Vala

Second-year science student Vedanshi Vala established the Safe Hubs network.

Youth create a network of safe spaces for domestic abuse survivors

Vedanshi Vala, co-founder and executive director of “Safe Hubs,” at the BOLT Safety Society.

Live with The Harpreet Singh Show

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Students concerned about women's safety are launching an app that connects a user to a chosen group of "safe buddies." The app also features an experts hub where counsellors, martial artists and others share their insights and safety tips.

Vedanshi Vala, co-creator of Bolt, an app designed for personal safety.