M-T1-PS-11 · Theme 1 · Public Storytelling
Youth Impact Storytelling
Supports young people to shape and approve stories about projects affecting them, with youth voice, safety and agency ahead of Rotary promotion.
What could this idea change?
Makes youth perspectives visible in decisions and demonstrates contribution without exposing identity, location or personal circumstances.
A simple way to start
- Agree the story purpose and safe participation model with the partner and youth representatives. Who could lead it: Youth Partnership Lead
- Explain choices in age-appropriate language and record assent, required consent and no-publication preferences. Who could lead it: Safeguarding and Consent Lead
- Facilitate youth-led story creation using optional writing, audio, art or photography methods. Who could lead it: Youth Facilitator
- Review every draft for safety, factual accuracy and the young person's continuing approval before external release. Who could lead it: Partner Review Panel
- Publish only cleared material, monitor responses and report back to participants on how their contribution was used. Who could lead it: Communications Lead
What should we look for?
- Young participants making an informed format and publication choice
Before we say yes
- Does it fit a real local need?
- Can people take part safely and fairly?
- Are the facts, permissions and Rotary branding right?
- Who will lead it, and when will we review it?