digital storytelling

Series of digital stories told by care experienced people.

The stories told by young people are taught in an online classroom environment. The curriculum includes four modules:

This TED Ed resource is a quick introduction to the filmed case studies sharing stories of resilience among at-risk youth. The New Zealand singer Kimbra is the Ambassador for this UNESCO project and introduces the material. She also shares her own lessons in resilience building speaking directly to her peers.

Storyworks gathers and presents personal stories around a range of topics. It works with artists, health professionals, researchers, charities, patients, and theatre companies. Its projects have taken them around the world; from living rooms and hospital wards to music festivals and prison cells.

Briefing on story dialogue as a means of community inquiry and sharing across public and community/voluntary sectors.

Evidence summary that explores what story and storytelling is, and whether autobiographical, first-person storytelling has a valuable impact on practice, and can engender positive meaningful change for individuals who access support.

It examines how storytelling has been used across social services to date, considers its value, and highlights some considerations for those creating and using stories. Case study evidence is provided to showcase the benefits of storytelling in practice.

Multimedia company committed to working with UK-based social enterprises and charities. It specialises in high quality film and photography production.

Soon after retiring in 1990, GP Joe McShane found out that his wife Ethna had developed Alzheimer's disease. Joe cared for Ethna for six years until a fall led to her being admitted to the Wythenshawe Hospital in Manchester. He tells the story.

Video story of Alan Weaver, a former prisoner who successfully desisted from criminal behaviour. It was produced as part of a project to share knowledge and improve understanding about why people desist from offending.

A series of videos which document care leavers telling their stories about being in care, as well as the making of the care leavers stories project.