Words. Rhythms. Images

18/03/2025

We were honoured to present at the webinar on "Disability Inclusion in Action: Lessons Learned" organised by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

We got an opportunity to talk about the transformative power of storytelling in mainstreaming disability inclusion. Through our Digital Storytellers for Social Change (DiSSC) project, we have witnessed that inclusive communication isn't just about accessibility—it's about representation, agency, and creating platforms where diverse voices lead the conversation.

We also got a chance to learn from the valuable insights of Dr. Renu Singh of Young Lives India, who showcased their approaches to disability inclusion.

This was such a special opportunity for us as we got to share and learn alongside other organisations committed to mainstreaming disability inclusion, as we are. This would not have been possible without our donor, Humanitarian Innovation Fund I ELRHA whose encouragement and support have got DiSSC to where it is.

16/12/2024

Enabling people, one story at our time!

Writer-Director Ajay Govind, known for his compelling storytelling and social initiatives, recently received the prestigious Helen Keller Award from the

07/12/2024

We will be at the Regional Humanitarian Partnership Week 2024 this coming week in .

We look forward to meeting other innovators working in the humanitarian space, learning from the interesting sessions we will attend and connecting with fellow ADRRN members.

WRI will also have a booth at the marketplace where we will be showcasing our flagship initiative, Digital Storytellers for Social Change, a project dedicated to empowering inclusive narratives and creating employment opportunities through digital storytelling.

03/12/2024

Today, as we celebrate the International Day of Persons With Disabilities we are thrilled to share some exciting news!

WRI's flagship project, Digital Storytellers for Social Change, has been recognised with the 25th NCPEDP Helen Keller Award 2024 under Category B: Role Model Supporter of Increased Employment Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities.

This prestigious recognition from the National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP) celebrates our unwavering commitment to fostering through and skill-building. By empowering individuals with disabilities to tell their stories and access opportunities, we aim to pave the way for a more inclusive and equitable world.

We extend our gratitude to NCPEDP and the esteemed jury for this honour. It strengthens our resolve to continue amplifying the voices of underrepresented communities.

Here’s to storytelling as a tool for change, and to a future where every voice is heard and every talent is valued.

.sasindran Ajay Govind

31/10/2024

Happy Diwali from the entire team!

08/10/2024

Join us for an exciting webinar!

Have you wondered how stories can create a more inclusive world? Do you want to understand the role of storytelling in social change? Or do you just love listening to and telling stories?

We are excited to invite you to a webinar on the power of storytelling for social impact. Register and be part of this conversation!

🗓️ Date: 25 October, 2024.
🕒 Time: 11 am to 12 pm IST
📍 Platform: Zoom
👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gHRdvdR9

29/07/2024

This is a special announcement!

We are excited to share that words. rhythms. images is now a member of the ADRRN - Asian Disaster Reduction and Response Network.

ADRRN is a network of national civil society organisations across the Asia-Pacific region and focuses on transforming Asia's resilience to disasters. As a member of the ADRRN, we are motivated to work with the network to help pave a path for Asia, changing it from being the most vulnerable to disasters to the most resilient region!

Asia, let's make it resilient!

17/07/2024

We just finished a training session on Digital Storytelling for Social Change (DiSSC) with a very engaged group from Youth 4 Jobs Foundation in . Once again it was inspiring to see how those who attend the training find their own unique ways of expressing the stories that they have. A great learning experience for all of us.

16/07/2024

🎉 Celebrating 16 Years of Creativity! 🎉

July is always special for us. This month each year we celebrate our anniversary. This year words. rhythms. images reaches 16 years of growth and meaningful collaborations. Over the years, we've been fortunate to work with a diverse range of organisations and individuals, creating impactful films, engaging training programmes, and effective communications solutions.

As we move forward, we're excited about the new international partnerships that we have forged in the past year. WRI's presence outside of India is growing and this is an exciting direction for us. This is a testament to our dedicated work and long-term relationships we've built over the years. This year, we look forward to more such creative work and making an even greater impact with everything we do.

We couldn’t have achieved this without our long-term collaborators, including our dedicated team members, who continue to contribute diligently and passionately to our work.

A heartfelt thank you to all our clients, partners, and supporters for being part of this journey.

09/07/2024

We have reached with our series of Digital Storytellers for Social Change (DiSSC) training sessions focusing on and older age inclusion. We just completed two sessions in with incredible participants who are all set to begin their journey with digital storytelling.

Our gratitude to and Ramesh Krishnan for making this happen!

Bringing back to Kerala is special as this is where we first conceptualised the digital storytelling model under the grant we got from the Humanitarian Innovation Fund I ELRHA in 2020. Four years down, our association continues to be strong and it is with their support that are we now able to take to 10 different cities around !

01/05/2024

Thank you Elrha for showcasing Digital Storytellers for Social Change as part of this year's Humanitarian Networks & Partnerships Weeks.

The HNPW is one of the largest global gatherings of humanitarians and provides a unique forum for humanitarian networks and partnerships to meet and address key humanitarian issues. HNPW is co-hosted by the United Nations OCHA & Swiss Development & Cooperation.

Over the years, we have been experimenting with how digital storytelling can become an accessible tool for people to make themselves and their experiences more visible. For us, the process of building the capacities of organisations and communities to tell their own story has been as enriching as it has been humbling.

In the coming months, we will be engaging in some exciting work around storytelling and disability and older age inclusion. Being part of the HNPW feels like the most apt springboard for that. What this space for more!

31/12/2023

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