Migration is more than a displacement; it is a story of resilience, hope, and belonging.
Dialogue Fosters Migration Short Histories initiative shares brief, light narrative snapshots that reflect on migration; these stories highlight the diversity of journeys that migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers have made, over time and geography.
These brief histories reflect on lived experiences, the cultural transitions, and the social realities that inform contemporary migration. In connecting the historical past and present, these histories prompt empathic engagement and understanding to stimulate dialogues for communities to develop and practice community relationships.
Immigration stories contribute to undermining stereotypes, reducing bias, and developing inclusion. Dialogue Fosters encourages individuals and organisations to think of immigration not as something negative to overcome but as another piece of our human story to share through Migration Short Histories.
The goal of this project is to share true stories of migration that foster empathy, challenge stereotypes, and help us understand each other in our communities.
The stories are co-created with migrants, refugees, NGOs, educators, and community partners who are our teachers and share real lived experience and knowledge.
The stories are selected because of their cultural, historical or social significance – they are timely and relevant, and highlight the variety of voices and perspectives that we want included.
Absolutely. Dialogue Fosters supports people or schools or communities to submit their own stories and/or collaborate with them.
Yes, all stories come from lived experiences, shared with our permission and respectfully to provide representation of real lived experiences.
These resources can be utilised by educators, students, researchers, and community members; these materials will help them deepen their understanding of their experiences and observe these experiences for inclusive and equitable learning.
Empowering understanding through storytelling, education, and inclusion.