
06/08/2025
Meet Shenelle Rodrigo a pioneering Sri Lankan storyteller, cultural advocate, and champion for youth empowerment through digital media. With a strong passion for peacebuilding, Shenelle has redefined how narratives are told about her country by using innovative storytelling techniques to bridge cultural divides and challenge long-standing stereotypes.
At , she will share insights into the power of authentic, grassroots digital storytelling to foster empathy, break down barriers, and inspire social change. Her work highlights the critical role young people and creators play in shaping narratives that unite rather than divide, and how media can be harnessed as a force for peace and reconciliation.
Discover how storytelling can be a transformative tool to build understanding and bring communities closer together in a rapidly changing world.
“We’re not just promoting Sri Lanka. We’re redefining it.” –
📅 August 20–24 | Doha, Qatar