Storytelling for change

Storytelling: connecting people, building empathy, creating change

We believe stories connect people, build empathy and create social change. We create spaces where migrants, refugees and asylum seekers can share their lived experiences to counter stereotypes, build understanding and strengthen community connections.

No experience neededWorkshops for everyone
Certificate of completionOfficial, from Dialogue Fosters
Lifetime accessLearn at your own pace
Lived-experience facilitatorsArtists & community leaders
The initiative

Stories that connect people and create change.

Through hands-on workshops and public dialogue, participants build the confidence to tell authentic stories about their journeys — countering stereotypes, deepening intercultural understanding and strengthening the connections that hold communities together.

Why we do this

When people share their stories and are truly heard, understanding grows.

Dialogue Fosters is a Community Interest Company. We elevate migrant, refugee and asylum-seeker voices through storytelling, art and dialogue — so lived experience is seen, heard and valued. As a CIC, any surplus is reinvested into our mission.

What we offer

Two ways to share and hear stories

1

Storytelling workshops

Hands-on training in digital, oral and creative storytelling that builds confidence and supports participants to tell impactful stories about their journeys.

2

Dialogue events & exhibitions

Public dialogue spaces, cultural events and exhibitions that elevate migrant voices through art, performance and discussion.

The outcomes

What this creates

  • Greater visibility and recognition of migrant voices
  • Stronger intercultural understanding and empathy
  • Inclusive opportunities for shared dialogue and learning
  • Creative storytelling opportunities for lived experience
Who it’s for

Made for storytellers and listeners alike

Migrants, refugees & asylum seekers

Share your lived experience and tell your own story, in your own words.

Schools, colleges & community organisations

Bring authentic migrant voices into learning and community life.

Residents & cultural partners

Connect across difference through art, performance and dialogue.

Policymakers & the public

Hear the real stories and lived experience behind the headlines.

Questions

Frequently asked

Clear answers to help you get started.

Do I need any prior experience to join the workshops?
No prior experience is needed — our workshops are for everyone and focus on helping you tell authentic stories about your lived experiences.
Will I get a certificate after I complete the course?
Yes. Participants earn an official Certificate of Completion from Dialogue Fosters upon successful completion of the course.
How long do I have access to the course materials?
You have lifetime access to all materials, resources and recorded sessions, so you can revisit and learn at your own pace.
Can I access the content on mobile or tablet devices?
Absolutely. Our platform is fully optimised for smartphones and tablets, so you can learn anywhere, anytime.
What methods do you accept for payment?
We accept all major payment methods, including debit/credit cards and secure online payments through trusted gateways.
Who will facilitate the storytelling sessions?
Facilitators, artists and community leaders with expertise in migration stories and creative communication will lead the sessions.

Start your storytelling journey.

Empowering understanding through storytelling, education and inclusion. Join a workshop, share your story, or bring storytelling to your community.