CALL for participants - Storytelling basecamp

Migration is not a problem to be solved—it is a human reality shaped by courage, resilience, and hope. Yet far-right politicians continue to weaponize it, fueling fear and hatred for political gain. These dangerous narratives are echoed by the media, reinforcing harmful stereotypes and deepening the injustice faced by migrant communities. It’s time to shift the conversation—centering migrant voices, challenging xenophobia, and defending the right to move, live, and belong with dignity.

💥 Are you feeling the weight of these challenging times? Are you ready to change the public conversation, be part of a narrative shift and make your voice heard?

📢 Join our new project, 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽, where we partner with BAK in Utrecht!

Storytelling is a transformative tool that fosters solidarity, builds connections, and transcends cultural, social, and linguistic barriers. It is more than a medium of expression, but rather a pathway to reclaiming narratives and redefining identities, creating a shared human experience between storytellers and audiences. Stories can bridge divides and cultivate a sense of community of people with different backgrounds.

👉 Are you  interested in learning how to craft and tell your story, are based in the Netherlands and can commit to all training sessions (3 in-person and 3 online)? Then this project is for you! Join us for Storytelling Basecamp, receive professional storytelling mentorship and learn how to craft your story! 

🚨 Deadline for applications: 30 April, midnight CET

Fill out the form and register for Storytelling Basecamp here: https://lnkd.in/d4riMGsF

Practical information:

• Commitment to attending ALL training sessions (6 in total, 3 in-person and 3 online) is mandatory. 3 of the in-person sessions are held at BAK in Utrecht. 

• You must have lived experience of migration or displacement. We are also open to people with migration backgrounds, including second and third generations. 

• if you have some experience in storytelling or public speaking - great! This experience is not necessary, but you should have a strong interest in improving your skills in this area. 

• The working language of this project is English. 

• Storytelling Basecamp will culminate in a final event, "Storytelling for Solidarity" in October 2025, where you will have the opportunity to share their stories with an audience. 

Training sessions: 

- 9 May, 10 am to 5 pm at BAK 

-  31 May, 14 June, 5 July: Online (timing to be confirmed) 

- 28 June, 3 pm to 6 pm at BAK (date and timing to be confirmed)

Participation in this project is free of charge, hence our expectation is full attendance of the training sessions and the final event in October 2025. 

Should you have any concerns, please feel free to reach out to us at: info@newwomenconnectors.com

This project is made possible by by VAHA. VAHA is an initiative of Anadolu Kültür and zusa, funded by Stiftung Mercator GmbH and the European Cultural Foundation. hashtag#VAHA