Storytelling: LGBT Themes in Hindu Mythology

The Article appeared first at The Indian Express Agni, the god of fire is married both to the goddess Svaha and the male Moon god Soma with Agni having a receptive role in this relationship. Hindu mythology, through evolved heroes and instances, has displayed elements of gender variance and non-heterosexual sexuality. When we see it…

Storytelling Lessons From a Life of Adventure

The interview conducted by Emma Wickenden appeared first at Charity Comms.   The hunters of the remote Russian tundra must have been surprised to see Sacha Dench drop James-Bond-style out of the sky, with what essentially looked like a giant desk fan strapped to her back. Sacha, CEO of Conservation without Borders, was on a…

From Megaphone to Mosaic: Five Principles for Narrative Communications

By Alice Sachrajda & Thomas Coombes from “The TILT, Reframing Human Rights for the 21st Century” How can civil society groups and charities apply narrative work in practice? Based on our work with migration groups in the UK during the pandemic, we believe a crucial step is more narrative synergy between organisations that share the same values. Scroll right…

Facing Up to the Agent Provocateur Problem

This article by Steve Chase was first published on the International Center on Non-Violent Conflict. It contains some additions by sogicampaigns   The term agent provocateur is French and literally translates in English to “inciting agent.” While the term may be best known today as a luxury lingerie brand, in movement circles it refers to paid…