Susan McCrory

Biography

I have been a part of Falls Women's Centre from 1991 and I am the Managing Director of the centre. I am a mother of five children and I have always been involved in community development working within Greater West Belfast and working on issues that affected the lives of women within my community.

One of my main interests has been adult education. Through my own experience of community based education, I was able to gain a BA Hons Degree in Community Development within the University of Ulster, Jordanstown. Today, I am a strong advocate of community education for women, within a women's centre where childcare and support can be provided. I enjoy working with women and creating opportunities for women to develop their own skills and talents through training and education. I strongly believe in women helping and supporting each other.

Over the years I have played an instrumental part within Falls Women's Centre to ensure women are part of the peace process, recognising the importance of women from both communities, most affected by the conflict to come together to discuss dealing with the past, understanding our conflict and to seek ways that will create a shared, equal and peaceful future for all.