OVERVIEW
Storytelling for Social Change
Storytelling is a powerful tool for activism. Stories have the power to break barriers, build connections, unite, persuade, inspire and educate. Being able to successfully communicate moving stories across different media is key to affect social change at local, national, and global levels.
Storytelling Starter Pack
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Building a Narrative
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Photojournalism
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Public Speaking
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Social Media
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Video Storytelling
Storytelling 101
Stories Matter
Every great movement starts with a story. Building effective narratives is an important leadership skill. Because girls and women do not have the same opportunities to create stories or see them come to life, their stories are simply not being told, and their voices are not being heard. Girl Up is on a mission to #AmplifyHER – sharing tips and resources on how young women activists can tell their stories, their way, and build effective narratives through photography, video, writing, social media, and public speaking.
Video Series
Watch the Storytelling for Social Change video series. Submit a story. Inspire someone to do the same! When Girl Up leaders use their voices, it’s the spark that could ignite a movement to change the world for the better.
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Share a story or share your story!
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Building Narrative
The basics: Every great story starts here!
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Photojournalism
Tell stories with a single photo, or a series of photos.
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Public Speaking
Persuasively speak in front of live audiences.
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Social Media for Social Good
Use social media to start a movement.
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Video Storytelling
Lights, camera, action! Create and share visual stories.
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Writing
Essays, poems, short stories: use words to inspire others to act.
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