Inspiring stories of African agriculture
Photo: Nkumi Mtimgwa/CIFOR
African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) is excited to release a new publication featuring a collection of inspiring stories from select One Planet Laureate Candidates working to develop solutions to help African smallholders cope with the changing climate and transform the continent’s food systems.
Communicating in concise, compelling ways has become one of the most critical skills of the 21st century. Storytelling provides a natural method of allowing others to connect with what matters to you – an idea, a process, or a new product. Stories firmly grounded in universal human principles provide an ideal conduit to building coalitions, gathering compatriots, and communicating change.
In April and May 2022, AWARD trained selected researchers participating in the One Planet Fellowship on the art of storytelling to communicate their research. The immersive two-month training course focused on building an appreciation of the foundational skills in the art of storytelling using the public narrative methodology. Participants gained practical tools, skills, and confidence to develop and share narratives around their research.
