DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
These are not just statistics or headlines; they are deeply personal accounts of loss, courage, and resilience. Shared via long and short videos on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok, these stories aim to forge connections, particularly with younger audiences.
This is a new direction for Memorial, moving beyond traditional journalism to create something that feels more alive and intimate. The aim is to reach thousands of new viewers, build a strong community around these voices and explore new ways of supporting their work, such as crowdfunding or subscriptions.
They want to build understanding and solidarity across borders by sharing these human stories. After all, behind every crisis there is a name, a face and a story that deserves to be heard.
GOALS
The aim of this project is to bring refugee stories to life through powerful multimedia storytelling. The process begins with identifying an audience, selecting compelling personal stories and creating interactive content using video, interviews and digital tools. The end result will be four to five immersive stories published online and designed to reach new audiences on platforms such as YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. These stories will humanise the refugee experience, challenge harmful narratives and spark meaningful conversations.
However, the impact won't end after the launch. All stories will be accessible as part of an expanding digital archive, which will continue to educate and foster empathy over time.
