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A Pune-based storyteller is launching a month-long series to reconnect Indians with Iran's rich cultural heritage and deep historical ties. Through epic poetry, chai, and conversations, Mariam Abuhaideri wants to revive awareness of forgotten bonds between two ancient civilizations.
Over three days in Udaipur, India, 30 performers proved the human voice is still powerful enough to captivate audiences without screens or speakers. The festival welcomed 400 listeners into warm tents where ancient tales and modern stories flowed together.
Nearly 1,900 young creators from across Africa applied to transform how the continent tells its own stories. Now 30 have been chosen to lead the way.
Australia's ABC is hiring emerging content creators with disabilities to produce stories for International Day of People with Disability. Selected storytellers will be paid to work with ABC producers from August 2026 to May 2027.
The British Council is launching Film Lab Africa's second round in Nigeria, bringing TV writing workshops and production grants to emerging storytellers nationwide. After 600 applications for the first cohort, the program now includes a dedicated writers' lab and episodic storytelling focus.
Young storytellers across Africa, Europe, and the diaspora can now get paid to document youth innovation through a six-month creative fellowship. The program offers training, mentorship, and a stipend to capture real stories of how young people are solving problems in their communities.
A simple FDA label change on hormone therapy came after doctors shared their stories on podcasts and social media. Now, healthcare advocates are proving that strategic communication can bridge the gap between life-saving treatments and the women who need them.
Aradhya Krishna from Kerala just won a national storytelling award for her powerful video about a forgotten freedom fighter. Her creative narration brought history to life and earned recognition among thousands of student entries.
Bollywood actor Bhumi Pednekar is building Maya, an AI-powered animation studio designed to bring authentic Indian stories to global audiences. She's betting that AI can democratize storytelling by slashing production costs while preserving creative vision.
The designer behind Hamilton, Wicked, and West Side Story reveals how clothing choices shape our emotional connection to heroes and villains. His TED Talk explores the hidden language of costumes in storytelling.
The Big Island Press Club awarded $2,500 in scholarships to two young storytellers pursuing careers in communications and screenwriting. Both recipients are using their awards to fund their education while staying committed to sharing community stories.
A groundbreaking exhibition in Bonn shows Amazônia through Indigenous eyes, dismantling centuries of Western myths about "timeless wilderness" and "unchanging cultures." The show proves that over 300 languages, ancient innovations, and thriving cultures have always defined this diverse region.
Young African creatives can now apply for a continental challenge that uses art, tech, and storytelling to build peace. The UNDP initiative offers mentorship, recognition, and a platform to showcase solutions that strengthen communities across the continent.
A bold new Mexican series starring Paulina Dávila challenges outdated views on disability and sexuality with authentic storytelling. Created by Luis Cámara and Gabrielle Galanter, the seven-episode drama proves representation can be both respectful and revolutionary.
After working on Call of Duty, Aboriginal game designers are creating video games that share 10,000 years of storytelling with global audiences. From space pirates to cheeky dingoes, these creators are making Indigenous culture accessible through gaming's universal language.
A university student's simple idea to invite Holocaust survivors into her living room has grown into a global movement where 2 million people in 66 countries gather for intimate storytelling sessions. Now, as survivors age, families are finding creative ways to pass their stories to the next generation.
Two years after a beloved 200-year-old sycamore was illegally cut down in northern England, the preserved wood will become a "living archive" connecting communities through sound, story, and sculpture. The winning project invites people across the UK to share their memories of trees and nature in a national sound archive.
Hundreds of Africa's top digital creators gathered in Addis Ababa this week to take control of how their continent is portrayed to the world. The two-day summit aims to replace stereotypes with authentic African voices reaching millions online.
TED-Ed just brought a powerful African hero story to millions of viewers worldwide. The animated tale of Mwindo, a boy who challenged the underworld's god, shares timeless lessons about courage and justice.
When Holocaust survivors can no longer speak, their grandchildren are stepping up to share their stories. Hagit Zadok Fefferman carries her grandmother Rose Silberberg's testimony to students, ensuring the voices of those who couldn't speak live on.
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