Survivors should have total control over how their story is told and where it is shared.
The most successful social movements in recent history have mastered the blend of personal narrative and broad-scale campaigning. Survivors should have total control over how their
If stories are the fuel, awareness campaigns are the engine. A well-constructed campaign takes the raw energy of survivor experiences and directs it toward a specific goal. Education and Prevention A well-constructed campaign takes the raw energy of
It’s easy to look at a graph showing rising rates of a disease and feel detached. It is much harder to ignore the story of a mother describing her fight for recovery or a young adult navigating life after a terminal diagnosis. Stories provide a face, a name, and a heartbeat to the numbers. 3. Providing a Roadmap Stories provide a face, a name, and a
Sharing trauma can be re-traumatizing. Campaigns must ensure survivors have access to emotional support throughout the process.