Storytelling is one of the most powerful ways to influence, teach, and inspire. It forges connections among people, and between people and ideas. When it comes to our values, our communities, and our institutions, we understand intuitively that the stories we hold in common are an integral part of the ties that bind us.
This understanding also holds true in the development world, where real stories, shared by diverse groups of survivors, help solidify empathy in a way that factual statements encapsulated in bullet points or numbers fail to.
Swayong stories strive to create a sense of connection. They build familiarity and trust, and allow outsiders to enter the story, making them more open to learning. And stories are more engaging than a dry recitation of data points or a discussion of abstract ideas.
Our Mission
স্বয়ং – Swayong aims to dismantle social injustices through one story at a time. We want to create safe, inclusive, and constructive spaces for conversation and growth. Our content will encourage people to interact meaningfully with sensitive topics, breaking down inhibitions about ‘shameful’ issues.
Our values
Power of the Collective: We build and catalyze movements that collectively make us stronger. We strive to ensure that women and gender diverse groups have the systemic support to achieve equality.
Amplified Voices: Highlighting stories of women and other under-represented people are essential to compelling sustainable change. They must be part of the discourse and have active roles in making decisions and designing solutions.
Meaningful Change: We seek to evoke real and significant changes to transform regressive social norms, mindsets, and stereotypes with tenacity, empathy, and action.
Empowering Individuals: We support our people by providing them with the information, solidarity, and power they need to help them raise their individual voices.
Website: https://www.swayong.org/
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