Over the past 17 years, Joanna Wheeler has worked consistently with a commitment to increasing the voices of those less heard through citizen action. She is a researcher, facilitator and trainer in participatory processes, including creative storytelling approaches. She is currently based in Cape Town, South Africa, with the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal.
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Published in: TransformationCups of love and cups of courage: facing up to the everyday realities of violenceStructural solutions are vital, but real security starts inside each one of us.
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Published in: TransformationUnlocking the transformative potential of storytellingWhen people connect to political issues through personal stories, they see them in a different way. They don’t just see democracy in the abstract, they see ‘my democracy.’ The transformative potential of storytelling is written into the fabric of our lives.
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Published in: HomeGlobal agreements must be built on the real participation of the poorIf the post-2015 process to agree a future framework for development does not get right the participation of those most affected, it will fail.