We all have heard stories in our childhood from our grandparents and parents. They have become an important part of our childhood. In fact, there are stories within each one of us that are often left unsaid because we think that who will listen to our story or what will change if we tell our stories?
What we often forget is that stories are a powerful medium through which many great changes took place. They can inspire people and lit the spark of movements that have snowballed into great revolutions.
Example of Storytelling that Brought Social Change
There are so many stories around us that have the potential to bring social change to the world. While we get to know some stories because of ordinary people who chose to be storytellers, many stories are waiting to be found.
One such example of impactful storytelling is that of Malala Yousafzai. Though not a professional, she took the role of a storyteller and gave her voice to millions of girls in Pakistan who had no right to education. As her story gained momentum and more people joined her cause, she got success. It was because of her only that Pakistan passed the Right to Education Bill in 2012. The bill guaranteed that all children (between 5-16) have access to free education.
Imagine what would have happened if Malala thought that her voice would have no impact? Many girls in Pakistan would still be deprived of their right to education. It only strengthens the belief that storytelling is a powerful tool for bringing positive social change to the world.
How you can create social impact through storytelling
We may not realise it, but deep in our hearts, we all are creative storytellers. Whether we narrate an exciting event to our friend or tell the plot of a movie in our own way, we are doing storytelling.
Many people want to speak out and tell their story but are stopped by the fear of public speaking. What they forget is that storytelling is not limited to speaking in front of everyone on the stage. You can even write your story. If you are one of them, then Atb.world is just for you. As a social purpose platform, Atb.world allows you to share your stories and connect with organisations or causes you believe in.
If you think you have stories that inspire and have the power to pull at people's emotions and grab their attention, join Atb.world and share your story.
