Storytelling For Change

Join us for this Storytelling for Change session with Kiliii Yüyan - whose photographic work brings wild, humans-in-nature stories to life—blending adventure with deep cultural insight. Of Nanai/Hézhè (East Asian Indigenous) and Chinese descent, he’s survived stalking polar bears, dived with sea snakes, and found kinship in some of the world’s most remote places. A National Geographic contributor...

In this Storytelling for Change session, Eman Mohammed shares her journey of documenting the Palestinian genocide and the toll it takes, especially on children. The conversation moved beyond statistics as Eman shared the lived reality of survival and loss without romanticizing resilience.  “This project has made me radically more intentional, deliberate, and mindful in every aspect of my storytell...

In this Storytelling for Change session, Prasen Yadav —a molecular ecologist turned National Geographic Photographer & Explorer —shares his journey from science to storytelling. “A great story has multiple ingredients. It’s about creating narratives that people are excited to hear, yet don’t know what will happen next. A story should resonate with the audience and feel fresh, something they ha...

In this episode, Rasha Al Jundi, a Palestinian visual storyteller, curator, and embroidery artist, shares reflections on her work and on the genocide faced by the Palestinian people. 

“I knew I wanted my camera to be my passport—to see and experience the world as much as possible. To use it as a way to glimpse different cultures and geographies, to learn, understand, and connect with the stories that shape our shared humanity.”  In this episode, Pia Harboure shares her project Time Doesn’t Seem to Freeze Here Anymore , an ongoing documentary essay that explores human achievemen...

On This Sand (Together) is a conversation in memory of Jenny Irene Miller, an Inupiaq storyteller from Nome, Alaska. She reflects on Uinñaataavik, her family’s fish camp, and the deep bonds between land, water, and community — and asks how we tell the story of a place when that place is gone.  This story is shared in loving memory of Jenny Irene, who left this Earth too soon. This work was made th...

In this episode, photojournalist Samar Hazboun shares her perspective on the ongoing genocide in Gaza , the role of visual storytelling in documenting truth, and the emotional weight of witnessing violence and resilience. This conversation explores the power of images, the urgency of narrative justice, and what it means to bear witness in times of crisis. 

Join Photographers Without Borders as we discuss what it looks like now that Rosem's turning the camera on herself on this episode of Storytelling for Change. Rosem is a Filipina photographer and nurse based in Baltimore, Maryland. She is a National Geographic Explorer and a We, Women artist producing visual stories that focus on human relationships and resilience in areas of trauma recovery,...

Join Photographers Without Borders as we discuss queer Indigenous perspective in photography on this episode of Storytelling for Change. River is a two-spirit Caddo, Lenape, and white artist and youth-worker. Their work consists of collage, photography, videography, beading, and they are learning how to be in relationship with Caddo pottery. River understands photography as a place in time togethe...

Join Photographers Without Borders as we explore how photography and storytelling can help create a bit of the healing we all need on this episode of Storytelling for Change. Bryce Evans is an artist of catharsis and Founder of The One Project, a private mental health community focused on therapeutic photography. He teaches, writes and speaks around the world about the healing power of photos for...

National Geographic magazine photographer Ami Vitale has traveled to more than 100 countries, bearing witness not only to violence and conflict, but also to surreal beauty and the enduring power of the human spirit. Throughout the years, Ami has lived in mud huts and war zones, contracted malaria, and donned a panda suit— keeping true to her belief in the importance of “living the story.” In 2009,...

Join Photographers Without Borders as we discuss how educating through storytelling can build collective knowledge that will lead to caring and taking action in this episode of Storytelling for Change. A virtuous mind and voice in conservation photography and one of the most influential conservation photographers in the world, Cristina Mittermeier has been hailed as one of the most important outdo...

Join Photographers Without Borders as we look “beyond the gun” at the worlds of anti-poaching and conservation on this episode of Storytelling for Change. After completing his BA in Criminal Justice with a minor in Philosophy from Ferris State University, Damari McBride decided that his passion for helping and empowering people would be better served through photography and storytelling. McBride r...

Join Photographers Without Borders as we discuss how a Maori/Polynesian photographer crafts stories about Indigenous culture, her people, and their connection to the land on this episode of Storytelling for Change. Alex King, a Maori/Polynesian photographer based in the Cook Islands, specializes in photo documentary, storytelling, portrait photography and weddings. As a young indigenous photograph...

Join Photographers Without Borders as we discuss what defines Human Trafficking and how storytelling can end this form of slavery on this episode of Storytelling for Change. Sophie Otiende describes herself as a feminist, teacher and survivor advocate for human trafficking.  She has been working with grassroots organizations for the past ten years in organization development, project management an...

Join Photographers Without Borders as we discuss leaving a legacy and finding your creative voice on this episode of Storytelling for Change. Laura Wood is a photographer and educator based in South Yorkshire. She is mum to two young boys with motherhood and daily life inspiring much of her photography.  Laura finds catharsis through self-portraiture by taking feelings and emotions out of head and...

Nikki Sanchez joins PWB to as we discuss what exactly is decolonization, why do we need it, and how can we all be part of the process of decolonization on this episode of Storytelling for Change. Nikki Sanchez is a Pipil/Maya and Irish/Scottish academic, Indigenous media maker, and environmental educator and is presently completing a Ph. D. with a research focus on emerging visual media technology...

Nitashia Johnson joins PWB to discuss the importance of promoting narratives of Black self-love on the pilot episode of Storytelling for Change. Nitashia Johnson, is a multimedia artist who graduated from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in 2008. She went on to become a 2012 alumna of Texas Woman’s University with a BFA in Design Communication. In 2019 she won on...

As a way to serve our community, we invite you to join us as we explore what “storytelling for change” really looks like! Meet the storytellers on the front lines of making moving art, learn skills around how to cope as a storyteller in today’s climate, be inspired, and participate in challenges with us! Hosted by PWB Founder Danielle Da Silva, attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to join...