Stories of SUN Fellowship
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What is this program?
This two-month cohort-based fellowship will provide organizers and communications staff with tools, resources and support to develop a story that both conveys personal narrative and pushes for policy change.
Storytelling is a form of accessible communication and organizing, as it thrives on the freedom to express yourself in your own words, while also connecting with lawmakers and reframing mainstream narratives about how immigrants should be treated.
The fellowship’s structure centers around 3 components:
The story of the Self
is your story, your voice.
The story of Us
connects you with your audience, as you connect through shared values and experiences.
The story of Now
calls your audience to action, mobilizing them to advocate for a common cause.
Our ultimate goals are to:
- Offer hands-on guidance on strategic narrative and social media strategies
- Support your organization in building capacity for your organizing and communications staff
- Create and nurture collaborative relationships among MIRA Coalition members
Application Deadline: Aug 29, 2024
Who is it for?
- Communications or organizing staff at MIRA Coalition organizations that have had limited opportunities or capacity to expand upon their digital and social media skills
Curriculum & Time Commitment
This program will take place via Zoom, every Wednesday in September and October for two hours 2PM – 4PM EST.
Sep 18, 2024 2-4pm Introduction
Sep 25, 2024 2-4pm Storytelling and personal narrative
Oct 2, 2024 2-4pm Build strategic narrative for policy change
Oct 9, 2024 2-4pm Video Editing & graphic design
Oct 16, 2024 2-4pm Workshop/“Office Hours” to work on stories
Oct 23, 2024 2-4pm Project share & conclusion
What are the benefits?
Fellows will
- Develop your own story to share on digital platforms (total of 10 hours biweekly across September and October)
- Receive a $600 stipend and a one-year Canva subscription per organization
If you have any questions, please contact Sophia Diez-Zhang, the Digital Organizer at MIRA Coalition, at sdzhang@miracoalition.org.