other ways to get involved

This grassroots storytelling movement focuses on amplifying local and diverse voices from resilient communities worldwide, with a special emphasis on inspiring the next generation of storytellers and climate innovators. They focus on community awareness of environmental issues.

 The Toronto International Storytelling Festival celebrates oral storytelling with a mix of traditional stories, personal true stories, poetry, and more. It promotes sharing values and cultures that connect us together.

This annual event in Mazomaine, WI, focuses on making democracy personal and includes storytelling as part of its broader agenda of grassroots engagement and activism.

Held annually in Jonesborough, TN, this festival has sparked the revival and innovation of storytelling as an art form across the country, influencing other festivals and storytelling initiatives.

Celebrating the art and craft of storytelling, The Moth is a globally recognized community where real people share true stories from their own lives. With live storytelling events across the world, The Moth fosters a vibrant, diverse community where every voice matters. 

An initiative dedicated to recording, preserving, and sharing the stories of Americans from all walks of life, StoryCorps provides a platform for individuals to share personal and often profound moments with others. It strengthens our understanding of each other, reminding us of our shared humanity and the value in listening.