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Stories vs statistics

by pam on February 20, 2013

“There is a certain embarrassment about being a storyteller in these times when stories are considered not quite as satisfying as statements and statements not quite as satisfying as statistics; but in the long run, a people is known, not by its statements or its statistics, but by the stories it tells.”

~ Flannery O’Connor, Mystery and Manners, Occasional Prose
(via the Center for Digital Storytelling)

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Story workshop March 7-9 2013

by pam on February 13, 2013

I’m hosting an open-to-all digital storytelling workshop at Constellation House in Rondebosch in early March. These open workshops are a great opportunity for anybody who’d like to work with memoir, make art from their story, learn more about visual storytelling or learn video editing skills. More details on the Facebook event page, or contact me directly: pam at pamsykes.com.

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Stories of change

February 13, 2013

I worked with young people from all over Africa, brought together by MenEngage Africa and Sonke Gender Justice Network, to make a series of stories about gender-based violence and change. This is one of my favourites, from a very courageous young man:

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Final digital storytelling workshop for 2012, November 8-10

October 8, 2012

Bookings are now open for the last workshop of 2012, to be held at Constellation house in the second week of November. For more details and to sign up either mail me or see the Facebook event page.

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How stories change your brain

October 8, 2012

Fascinating video by neurochemist Paul Zak: “Stories are powerful because they transport us into other people’s worlds. But in doing that, they change the way our brains work and potentially change our brain chemistry. And that’s what it means to be a social creature, to connect to others, to care about others — even complete [...]

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What’s your story? Book now for October Digital Storytelling workshop

September 26, 2011

Have a story you’re burning to tell? Want to create a unique tribute to someone who has influenced your life? Struggling to communicate the value your organisation brings to the world? Digital storytelling is a powerful way for individuals, NGOs and businesses to tell the stories that matter to them. This three-day course will give [...]

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My Name is Minah: A digital story

September 26, 2011

“My name is Minah” — personal narrative made during a digital storytelling workshop I facilitated, August 2011.

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Bookings now open for August Digital Storytelling Workshop

July 12, 2011

… digital storytelling workshops never get old. Like all healthy practices, storytelling renews and changes everyone involved in the process. — Joe Lambert Everybody has a story: Every person, every business, every NGO. And storytelling is an incredibly powerful way to get a message across, whether that message is “Gran, you rock,” “Our employees really [...]

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