Ethical Storytelling: Trust, Authenticity, and Revocable Consent

Description:
This course is essential for anyone in advocacy or communications who wants to harness the power of storytelling while prioritizing ethics and respect. Over four weeks, you’ll explore the principles of ethical, people-centered storytelling, learning how to build trust, maintain transparency, and ensure dignity at every stage of the storytelling process.

The course covers everything from the initial approach to storytellers to navigating revocable consent. Through real-world examples, case studies, and hands-on exercises, you’ll develop the skills to gather and share stories with authenticity and integrity. Whether you’re working on a campaign, creating content, or developing narratives to drive change, this course provides the tools to ensure your storytelling reflects your values.

What You'll Learn:

• The foundations of ethical storytelling in advocacy.
• How to approach storytellers with empathy and transparency.
• Strategies for building trust and maintaining authenticity in storytelling.
• Best practices for obtaining, honoring, and managing revocable consent.

Who This Course is For:

• Advocacy professionals and organizations sharing personal stories.
• Communications professionals seeking ethical storytelling methods.
• Anyone who believes in dignity and respect as non-negotiable principles in storytelling.

Requirements:

• A commitment to upholding ethical standards in your storytelling.
• No prior experience required; this course is designed for advocates at all levels.

Course Details:
Dates: Fridays, October 25 - November 15, 2024
Format: Weekly live sessions with practical exercises and guided discussions.

Start your journey to becoming an ethical storyteller today!

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