Discover the transformative potential of digital storytelling in tackling social stigma with the inspiring Carmen Logie. In this enlightening episode, Carmen shares her extensive work across East Africa and Canada, where storytelling is not just a tool but a movement that brings marginalized communities to the forefront. By crafting shared narratives, we're uncovering the powerful intersection of HIV projects and climate change initiatives, particularly through the eyes and voices of young people in Kenya and Uganda. This dialogue is not just about sharing stories but about empowering communities to find their voices and drive change from within.

Our conversation goes beyond storytelling to explore how these narratives fuel empowerment and advocacy. Our conversation dives into the collaborative process that allows young people to craft solutions and friendships amid challenging contexts. These youths are not just learning about climate change and HIV; they're becoming skilled storytellers, illuminating their own realities and creating impactful collective narratives. We're talking about more than challenges; we're highlighting the resilience and ingenuity that these young storytellers bring to the table.

Episode Key Messages

• Carmen Logie's background in stigma research and HIV advocacy

• The significance of digital storytelling in marginalized communities

• Carmen's first experience with digital storytelling and its lasting impact

• Overview of the digital storytelling workshop conducted in Kenya

• Methods used in storytelling workshops to engage participants

• The emotional and educational aspects of storytelling in stigma discussions

• The technology and creative processes involved in digital storytelling

• Importance of sharing stories back with communities for reflection and feedback

• Carmen’s vision for future storytelling projects and advocacy efforts

Other Links Mentioned

• Learn more about Carmen's work through this music video example and SSHINE Labs
• Listen to Carmen's podcast, Let's Talk About Stigma
• Read this episode's blog post
• Watch the Common Language Uganda Documentary, A Shared Dream

Connect with Carmen Logie here.

If this particular conversation resonated with you, tell a friend or a colleague about Co-Created or share one of the digital stories we were talking about. You can find the stories here.

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